Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations.

CAUTION:
- Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
- Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
3. Ensure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.




4. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.

Tighten
Tighten the terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

2. Set the clock and program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure. Refer to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation in Radio, Stereo and Compact Disc.