Negative: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure




REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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

1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations (if applicable).
2. Record the customer's radio Theftlock (R) code (if applicable).
3. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.
4. Turn the ignition OFF.
5. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt from the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

IMPORTANT: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal bolt flange and the battery cable end.

1. Install the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt to the battery'.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

2. Unlock the Theftlock (R) radio (if applicable).
3. Set the clock to the current time and program the customer's preferred radio stations.