Positive: Service and Repair

Battery Positive Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note: When replacing battery cables, be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gage, and length.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the battery current sensor (1).




3. Open the positive battery cable cover (5).
4. Loosen the positive battery cable nut (3).
5. Remove the positive battery cable from the battery.




6. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal nut (1) from the inner fender stud.
7. Remove the negative battery cable ground (2) from the stud.




8. Open the junction block cover (1).




9. Remove the positive battery cable to junction block nut (1).
10. Remove the I/P wiring harness (4) terminal and the positive battery cable (3) terminal from the junction block stud (2).




11. Remove the radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors.
12. Remove the starter motor "BAT" terminal nut (5).
13. Remove the positive battery cable from the starter motor "BAT" terminal.




14. Remove the engine harness ground nut (2).
15. Remove the engine harness ground terminal.
16. Remove the negative battery cable from the transaxle stud.




17. Remove the battery cable conduit retainers from the inner fender (1) and the lower tie bar (2).
18. Remove the negative and positive battery cables from the vehicle.
19. Separate the negative and positive battery cables.

Installation Procedure




1. Join the negative and battery positive cables.
2. Install the negative and positive battery cables to the vehicle.
3. Install the battery cable conduit retainers to the inner fender (1) and the lower tie bar (2).




4. Install the negative battery cable to the transaxle stud.
5. Install the engine harness ground terminal.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

6. Install the engine harness ground nut (2) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




7. Install the positive battery cable to the starter motor "BAT" terminal.
8. Install the starter motor "BAT" terminal nut (5) and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).




9. Install the radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors.
10. Install the I/P wiring harness (4) terminal and the positive battery cable (3) terminal to the junction block stud (2).
11. Install the positive battery cable to junction block nut (1) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




12. Close the junction block cover (1).




13. Install the negative battery cable ground (2) to the stud.
14. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal nut (1) to the inner fender stud and tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb in).




15. Install the positive battery cable to the battery.
16. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (3) to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
17. Close the positive battery cable cover (5).




18. Connect the battery current sensor electrical connector (2).
19. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.