Battery Negative Cable Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove air intake duct and resonator.
3. Cut the tape holding the two cables together at the retainer on the battery tray.




4. Cut the tape holding the two cables together near the transmission electrical plug.




5. Remove the wire harness retainer nut at the rear of the engine.




6. Position the wire retainer aside.
7. Remove bolt retaining cable to battery tray.




8. Remove the negative battery cable ground stud from the engine block.
9. Remove the negative battery cable.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the new cable in the vehicle.




2. Install the ground stud through the negative cable and into the engine block.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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




3. Position the engine wire harness retainer onto the ground stud.




4. Install the wire harness retainer onto the stud.

Tighten
Tighten the wire harness retainer nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

5. Install the bolt to retain negative battery cable to battery tray.




6. Tape the cables together at the battery tray.




7. Tape the cables together at the transmission electrical plug.
8. Install air cleaner resonator and outlet duct.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.