Battery Cable: Service and Repair

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BATTERY CABLES REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 4.0L

LH Battery Cable Connections










LH Battery Cable Engine Connections










Battery Cable Generator Connections










Removal and Installation

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

2. Disconnect the battery. See Procedures.

3. Remove the bolt and position the battery cable body ground terminal aside.Tightening Torque12 Nm {1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf}

4. Disconnect the battery cable connector located near the radiator support.

5. Release the 3 battery cable locators from the battery tray and fender.

6. Remove the BJB cover, remove the 2 nuts and position the BJB terminal aside.Tightening Torque12 Nm {1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf}

7. Disconnect the battery cable connector located on the fenderwell.

8. If equipped, disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

9. If equipped, disconnect the A/C compressor cut-off switch electrical connector.

10. Remove the bolt and position the battery cable engine bracket aside.Tightening Torque25 Nm {2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf}

11. Disconnect the oil pressure switch electrical connector.

12. Release the battery cable locator.

13. Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.

14. Remove the bolt and position the battery cable starter solenoid terminal aside.Tightening Torque12 Nm {1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf}

15. Remove the nut and position the battery cable starter solenoid wire terminal aside.Tightening Torque5 Nm {0.5 kgf-m, 44 in-lbf}

16. Remove the nut and position the battery cable engine ground terminal aside.Tightening Torque27 Nm {2.7 kgf-m, 20 ft-lbf}

17. Release the battery cable locator from the generator bracket.

18. Disconnect the 2 generator electrical connectors.

19. Position the generator B+ protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the battery cable generator B+ terminal aside.Tightening Torque8 Nm {0.8 kgf-m, 71 in-lbf}

20. Remove the battery cable.

21. To install, reverse the removal procedure.