Battery Negative Cable Replacement

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT:
- Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
- Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.




1. Remove the battery box.
2. Disconnect the battery cable retainers (1) from the battery tray.




3. Remove the negative battery cable nut (2) and cable (1) from the inner fender body ground stud.




4. Remove the negative battery cable nut and cable (1) from the transaxle stud.
5. Remove the negative battery cable from the wire loom.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the negative battery cable into the wire loom.
2. Connect the negative battery cable (1) to the transaxle stud.
3. Install the negative battery cable nut to the transaxle stud.

Tighten the nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




4. Install the negative battery cable (1) to the inner fender body ground stud.
5. Install the negative battery cable body ground nut (2).

Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




6. Connect the battery cable retainers (1) to the battery tray.
7. Install the battery box.