Battery Cables - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Rotate the two retaining clips (3) and remove the air cleaner fresh air duct (2).




WARNING: The battery negative and positive cable polarity are different from the gasoline engine equipped vehicles to the diesel engine equipped vehicles. Please note the location of the positive and negative cables prior to service of the battery or related components.

NOTE: Diesel battery shown, gasoline battery similar.

3. Remove the nut (2) securing the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) cable (1) to the battery clamp stud (5).
4. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable then the positive cable (3).




5. Remove the nut (1) securing the negative cable (2) to the body ground stud.




6. Remove the battery cable from the B+ terminal of the generator.
7. Remove the battery cable from the B+ terminal of the starter motor.
8. One at a time, trace the battery cable retaining pushpins, fasteners and routing clips until the cables are free from the vehicle.
9. Remove the battery cables from the engine compartment.