Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Battery Positive Cable Replacement (Starter)




Battery Positive Cable Replacement (Starter - V6)

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Detach the battery post cover (3).
4. Press the retaining clip (1) to remove battery post protective cover (4).
5. Remove the battery post retaining bolt (2).




6. Remove the starter battery positive cable from battery post (2).
7. Remove the starter battery positive cable (3) to starter motor retaining bolt (1).
8. Remove the front battery positive cable to chassis retaining clips.
9. Remove the starter battery positive cable (3) from the engine compartment.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter battery positive cable (3) to the engine compartment.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the starter battery positive cable to battery post (2) and tighten to 15 Nm ( 11 lb ft).
3. Install the starter battery positive cable to starter motor and install the retaining nut (1) and tighten to 20 Nm ( 14 lb ft).




4. Install the battery post protective cover (4).
5. Attach the battery post cover (3).