Negative: Service and Repair
Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect ProcedureREMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
^ Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
^ Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations (if applicable).
2. Record the customer's radio Theftlock� code (if applicable).
3. Turn off all of the lamps and the accessories.
4. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
5. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.
1. Attach the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.
Tighten
Tighten the battery ground (negative) terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
2. Unlock the Theftlock� radio (if applicable).
3. Program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure.
4. Set the clock to the current time.