Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery)

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (AUXILIARY BATTERY)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.
2. Turn the ignition OFF.
3. Loosen the negative battery cable bolt.
4. Remove the negative battery cable.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

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




1. Install the negative battery cable.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Tighten the negative battery cable bolt.

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