Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
^ Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
^ Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations.
2. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
3. Record the customer's radio Theftlock(R) code (if applicable). Refer to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation in Radio, Stereo and Compact Disc.
4. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
5. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.




1. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.

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

2. Unlock the Theftlock(R) radio (if applicable).
3. Program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure.
4. Set the clock to the current time. Refer to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation in Radio, Stereo and Compact Disc.