Battery Cable: Service and Repair

Battery Cables - 2.3L

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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 bolt, nut and the battery hold-down bracket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

4. Remove the bolt and position the battery cable body ground terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

5. Remove the nut and position the Battery Junction Box (BJB) cable terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

6. Release the 2 battery cable locators from the battery tray.

7. Remove the bolt and position the battery cable transaxle ground terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

8. Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.

9. Remove the nut and position the battery cable starter solenoid terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

10. Release the battery cable locator from the starter stud bolt.

11. Remove the 3 battery cable locators from the rear of the engine.

12. Remove the 2 nuts and the generator shield.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

13. Position the generator protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

14. Remove the battery cables.

15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.