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Battery Negative Cable Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Cut the tape holding the 2 cables together at the retainer on the battery tray.




3. Cut the tape holding the 2 cables together near the transmission electrical plug.




4. Remove the engine wire harness retainer nut at the rear of the engine.




5. Position the wire retainer aside.




6. Remove the negative battery cable ground stud from the engine block.
7. Remove the negative battery cable.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the new cable in the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the ground stud through the negative cable and into the engine block.

Tighten
Tighten the ground stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




3. Position the engine wire harness retainer onto the ground stud.




4. Install the retainer onto the stud.

Tighten
Tighten the retainer nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).




5. Tape the cables together at the battery tray.




6. Tape the cables together at the transmission electrical plug.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.





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