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Replacement procedure

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the negative cable clip (1) from the power steering pump bracket.




3. Remove the negative cable from the positive cable clip.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the negative battery cable bolt (1).




6. Remove the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt (3).
7. Remove the negative battery cable (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the negative battery cable (1).
2. Position the negative cable and forward lamp wiring harness ring terminals to the frame.
3. Insert the anti-rotation tab on the forward lamp wiring harness (2) into the hole in the frame.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt (3).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




5. Position the negative cable and engine wiring harness ring terminals to the engine block.
6. Position the anti-rotation tab on the negative cable (2) in the correct location.
7. Install the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the negative cable to the positive cable clip.




10. Install the negative cable clip (1) to the power steering pump bracket.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.