Positive: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Whenever battery cables are being replaced, always be certain to use a replacement cable that is the same type, size and length. Some positive (+) cables have additional feed wires attached to them and some negative (-) cables have additional ground leads attached. Always be certain to route the replacement battery cable in exactly the same manner as the original cable.

1. Remove the battery from the vehicle.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Remove the two bolts and the positive (+) battery cable (8) from the fuse box (6).
4. Remove the retaining nut and cable from the starter solenoid.
5. Remove the retaining nut and the cable from the generator.
6. Remove the cable from the harness retainers and remove the cable from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Position the positive (+) battery cable (8) into the vehicle.
2. Install the cable to the generator. Secure with the retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the positive (+) battery cable-to-generator retaining nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

3. Install the cable to the starter solenoid. Secure the cable with the retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the positive (+) battery cable-to-starter solenoid retaining nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

4. Install the cable to the fuse box. Secure the cable with one bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the fuse box bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Install the fuse box cover.
6. Route the cable. Secure the cable in the harness retainers.
7. Install the battery into the vehicle.