Battery Cable Replacement (Negative)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




When replacing battery cables, be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge and length.
1. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery.
2. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.
3. Remove the battery (positive) cable nut and cable from the underhood electrical center.
4. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable bolt from the inner fender.
5. Remove the positive lead from the generator
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
7. Remove the lower radiator baffle.
8. Remove the battery cable conduit retainers from the lower tie bar.




9. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable nut and cable from the transaxle stud.
10. Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut from the starter motor.
11. Remove the battery positive cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Remove the battery ground (negative) and battery positive cables from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery ground (negative) and the battery positive cables to the vehicle.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the battery positive cable and nut to the starter motor BAT terminal.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor BAT terminal nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Install the battery ground (negative) cable and nut to the transaxle stud.

Tighten
Tighten the battery ground (negative) cable nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




5. Install the battery cable conduit retainers to the lower tie bar.
6. Install the lower radiator baffle.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the positive lead to the generator.
9. Install the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt to the inner fender.

Tighten
Tighten the battery ground (negative) cable inner fender bolt to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

10. Install the battery positive cable and nut to the underhood electrical center.

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable underhood electrical center nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

11. Install the battery positive cable and bolt to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

12. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.