Ground Strap: Service and Repair

REMOVAL







1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







2. Remove the nut and washer (A) attaching the ground strap (B) to the stud.







3. Remove the fastener from the rear of the right cylinder head and ensure that the mounting surfaces of the studs are free of dirt and corrosion.

INSTALLATION












1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.