Battery Cable Replacement and Routing

Battery Cable Routing:

Battery Cable Routing At Starter 3800:

Battery Cable Routing At Starter 3100:

When replacing battery cables, be sure to use a replacement cables that are the same type, gage and length.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Battery (positive) cable from battery.
3. Battery (positive) cable nut and cable from the underhood electrical center.
4. Battery ground (negative) cable bolt/screw from frame rail near underhood electrical center.
5. Battery ground (negative) cable nut and cable from transsexual stud.
6. Battery (positive) cable from starter motor "BAT" terminal.
7. Battery cable retainers from lower tie bar.
8. Battery cables from vehicle.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTE: Refer to Service Precautions.

1. Battery cables to vehicle.
2. Battery cable retainers to lower tie bar.
3. Battery (positive) cable to starter motor "BAT" terminal.
4. Battery ground (negative) cable and cable nut to transaxle stud.
Tighten
^ Nut to 25 N.m (18 lb. ft.).
5. Battery ground (negative) cable and cable bolt/screw to frame rail near underhood electrical center.
Tighten
^ Bolt/screw to 10 N.m (89 lb. in.).
6. Battery (positive) cable and cable nut to underhood electrical center.
Tighten
^ Nut to 25 N.m (18 lb. ft.).
7. Battery (positive) cable to battery.
Tighten
^ Bolt/screw to 15 N.m (11 lb. ft.).
8. Battery ground (negative) cable.