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Replacement procedure

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.




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 battery cable bolt from the block.
6. Remove the negative battery cable.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the negative battery cable.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




2. Install the negative battery cable bolt to the block.

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




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

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

4. Install the negative battery cable bolt to the frame.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

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