B. Inspect ABS Control Module Wiring Harness Connector

1. Turn the ignition switch to the "Off" position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.

2. Loosen the battery negative cable clamp pinch-bolt hex nut.





3. Disconnect the battery negative cable terminal clamp from the battery negative terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post (Figure 3).

4. Loosen the battery positive cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut.

5. Disconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp from the battery positive terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post (Figure 3).

6. Remove the two nuts with washers that secure the battery hold down strap to the threaded end of the J-bolt and the long stud (Figure 4).





7. Remove the battery hold down strap from the top of the battery (Figure 4).

8. Remove the J-bolt from the holes in the battery tray support on the inboard side of the battery tray (Figure 4).

9. Carefully remove the battery from the battery tray.

WARNING:
Wear a suitable pair of rubber gloves when removing the battery. Safety glasses should also be worn.





10. Remove the three screws that secure the bottom of the battery tray to the battery tray support (Figure 5).

11. Remove the two screws that secure the outboard side of the battery tray to the left cowl side panel (Figure 5).

12. Lift the battery tray slightly and disconnect the battery temperature sensor electrical connector.

13. Remove the battery tray and the drain tube from the vehicle as an assembly (Figure 5).





14. In the area below the battery location, inspect the front (large) wiring harness connector on the ABS control module for acid damage, by spraying the connector and surrounding area with the provided Electrolyte Detection and Neutralizing Spray (Figure 6).

> If the spray remains an orange color, there is no electrolyte (battery acid) on the ABS control module wiring harness connector. Continue with Section E - Battery Tray Installation.

> If the spray turns a purple color, continue with Step 15 of this procedure.





15. Disconnect the large ABS control module wiring harness connector from the ABS control module by first sliding the red lock tab forward. Then push down on the black release tab while pulling the connector from the module (Figure 7).

16. Inspect the large ABS control module wiring harness connector:

a. If a heat damaged (melted) connector is found, replace the wiring harness connector. Continue with Section C - ABS Control Module Wiring Harness Connector Replacement.
If no heat damage is found continue with inspection Step b.

b. Inspect the wire side and the terminal side of the large ABS control module wiring harness connector for green colored corrosion. If green colored corrosion is found in one or more of the connector cavities continue with Section C - ABS Control Module Wiring Harness Connector Replacement. If no green colored corrosion is found, continue with inspection Step c.

c. Looking into the terminal side of the large ABS control module wiring harness connector, inspect the metal terminals for a dull finish or discoloration. If a dull finish or discoloration is found, continue with Section C - ABS Control Module Wiring Harness Connector Replacement because the original connector housing wire weather seals have been damaged. If no dull or discolored terminals are found continue with Section E - Battery Tray Installation.