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Positive - Engine Compartment

BATTERY CABLES

POSITIVE - ENGINE COMPARTMENT

REMOVAL




1. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
2. Remove the spare tire cover to gain access to the battery.
3. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable (3).
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Remove the right front wheelhouse splash shield to gain access to the battery positive cable bulkhead outside terminal.




6. Remove the battery positive cable to bulkhead fastener.




7. Remove the battery positive cable to starter fastener.




8. On the 2.7L and 3.5L free the battery positive cable from the routing clips located at the back of the engine.




9. On the 5.7L free the battery positive cable from the routing clip located at the back of the starter.
10. Remove the battery positive cable from the vehicle making note of the cable routing.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the battery positive cable in the engine compartment.
2. On the 2.7L and 3.5L secure the battery positive cable to the routing clips located at the back of the engine.




3. On the 5.7L secure the battery positive cable to the routing clip located at the back of the starter.




4. Install the battery positive cable to starter fastener.




5. Install the battery positive cable to bulkhead fastener.

6. Install the right front wheelhouse splash shield.
7. Lower vehicle.




8. Connect the battery negative cable (3).
9. Install the spare tire cover.