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Battery Negative Cable Replacement



Battery Negative Cable Replacement (With LMM)

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the negative battery cable clip (1) from the positive and negative cable bracket.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the engine wiring harness ground bolt (3).
5. Reposition the engine wiring harness ground (4) and remove the negative battery cable (2) from the engine block.




6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the negative battery cable from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the negative battery cable to the vehicle.
2. Raise the vehicle.




3. Position the negative battery cable (2) to the engine block and position the engine wiring harness ground (4) on top of the negative battery cable terminal.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution) .
4. Install the engine wiring harness ground bolt (3) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft) .
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the negative battery cable clip (1) to the positive and negative cable bracket.
7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair) .