Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure
REMOVAL PROCEDURECAUTION: This vehicle has a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine whether you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring. When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, refer to Repair Instructions in SIR. Failure to follow the CAUTIONS could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
CAUTION: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be In the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
1. Record all the vehicle preset radio stations.
2. Record the customers's radio Theftlock(R) code (if applicable).
3. Turn all the lamps and accessories off.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position (3).
5. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
1. Install the negative battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable to 15 N.m(11 lb ft).
2. On V8 equipped vehicles, perform a PCM idle learn procedure. Refer to PCM Idle Learn Procedure in Computers and Control Systems-5.7L Computers and Control Systems
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position (1).
4. Unlock the Theftlock(R) radio (if applicable). Refer to Radio/Audio System Operation-Theftlock in Entertainment. Radio/Stereo
5. Reprogram the radio stations to the previous settings.
6. Set the clock to the current time.
7. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position (2) and remove the key.