Disconnect/Connect Procedure

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Record all of the customers radio station presets.
2. Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
3. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.




4. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) wire harness (2) from the battery box cover.
5. Remove the PCM bracket with PCM (1) from the top of the battery box cover.
6. Carefully position the PCM and bracket out of the way.




7. Loosen the screws securing the battery box cover.
8. Remove the battery box cover (1).




9. Loosen the battery negative cable terminal bolt.
10. Remove the battery negative cable from the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery negative cable to the battery.

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

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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




2. Install battery box cover (1).

Tighten the battery box cover screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




3. Install the PCM and bracket to the battery box cover.
4. Connect the PCM wire harness (2) to the battery box cover.
5. Program all of the customer's radio station presets and set the radio clock to the current time.