Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Battery Cables - Installation






INSTALLATION

NEGATIVE





1. Position the battery negative cable (5) in the vehicle.
2. One at a time, install the battery cable retaining pushpins (3) , fasteners and routing clips until the cable is secure in the vehicle.
3. Install the bolt (6) securing the negative cable (1) to the left frame rail.
4. Install the bolt (4) securing the negative cable (5) to the engine.





5. Install the bolt (4) securing the negative cable (3) to the left front fender.
6. Connect the battery negative cable terminal clamp (3).
7. Check the vehicle for normal operation.

POSITIVE





1. Position the battery positive cable (1) in the vehicle.





2. Install the nut (3) securing the cable (1) to the alternator (2).
3. Secure the terminal cap (4) to the alternator stud.
4. Install the cable (1) pushpin into the bracket to the left of the alternator.
5. Raise the vehicle on a hoist, Maintenance.
6. Install the nut (5) securing the cable to the starter solenoid (6).





7. Connect the battery cable retaining pushpins (1) securing the cable to the left frame rail.
8. Lower the vehicle.





9. Install the battery cable retaining pushpin (8) securing the cable to the battery tray.
10. Install the wire harness connector (7) pushpin into the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) (5) housing.
11. Connect the wire harness connector (6) at the TIPM.
12. Install the nut (9) securing the cable to the TIPM.
13. Connect the battery positive cable terminal clamp (1).
14. Connect the battery negative cable terminal clamp (3).
15. Check the vehicle for normal operation.