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Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection




Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning Battery Disconnect Warning.





1. Record all presets and theft codes from the radio.
2. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.
3. Turn the ignition OFF.
4. Loosen the negative battery cable (2) nut.
5. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery.

Installation Procedure





Note: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal bolt and the battery cable.

1. Install the negative battery cable to the battery.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Tighten the negative battery cable (2) nut and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
3. Reprogram the radio presets. Refer to Radio Programming and Setup Radio Programming and Setup.
4. Re-initialize the power sliding doors. Refer to Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module Programming and Setup Programming and Relearning.