Battery Negative Cable Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




3. Remove the negative battery cable bolt from the frame.




4. Remove the negative battery cable bolt from the radiator support.




5. Remove the negative cable harness bolt from the engine.




6. Remove the negative battery cable nut from the block.
7. Remove the negative battery cable.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the negative battery cable.
2. Install the negative battery cable nut to the block.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).




3. Install the negative battery cable bolt to the engine.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




4. Install the negative battery cable bolt to the radiator support.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).




5. Install the bolt anchoring the negative battery cable bolt to the frame.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.