Positive: Service and Repair

Ensure that replacement battery cables are routed in the same manner as the original.

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disconnect the positive battery cable bolt from the battery.
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the starter motor.
3. Disconnect the additional positive battery cable lead to the electrical convenience center.
4. Remove the positive battery cable.

Installation Procedure

NOTE: When installing the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid, the inner nut on the solenoid battery terminal must be tightened before the battery cable and the other leads are installed. Failure to do so will result in the solenoid or the solenoid terminal damage.

1. Install the positive battery cable in the same position as the original.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Connect the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N-m (80 lb in).

3. Connect the additional positive battery cable lead to the electrical convenience center.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N-m (80 lb in).

4. Connect the positive battery terminal bolt to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 15 N-m (11 lb ft).