Battery Cable: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.




1. Turn on the radio and record all of the customer's radio station presets.
2. Ensure that all lamps and accessories are turned off.
3. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the ignition key.
4. Open the hood.
5. Remove the generator battery control module cover.
6. Loosen the negative battery cable nut (1).
7. Remove the negative battery cable (2) from the battery.

Installation Procedure

Important: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery cable end.




1. Install the negative battery cable (2) to the battery.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Tighten the negative battery cable nut (1).

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Install the generator battery control module cover.
4. Close the hood.
5. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition to the ON position.
6. Program all of the customer's radio station presets and set the radio clock to the current time.