Battery Cable: Service and Repair

Battery Cables - 4.0L









Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect Battery Disconnect.

3. Remove the starter solenoid terminals protective cap.

4. Remove the starter solenoid wire cable terminal nut.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

5. Remove the starter solenoid positive cable terminal nut.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

6. Disconnect the starter solenoid wire cable terminal.

7. Disconnect the starter solenoid positive cable terminal.

8. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor ground cable terminal.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

9. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector.

10. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

11. Disconnect the oil pressure sending unit electrical connector.

12. Remove the nut and position the battery cable engine front cover bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

13. Remove the nut and position the battery cable frame bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

14. Release the battery cable harness locators from the front of the engine.

15. Disconnect the 2 generator electrical connectors.

16. Position the protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).

17. Release the battery cable harness locator from the generator harness guide.

18. Open the Battery Junction Box (BJB) cover and remove the 2 BJB nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

19. Disconnect the BJB terminal.

20. Remove the nut and position the battery cable body ground terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

21. Remove the 2 battery cable harness locators from the battery tray.

22. Disconnect the battery cable harness electrical connector.

23. Remove the battery cables.

24. To install, reverse the removal procedure.