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Battery Cable: Service and Repair



Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26)

Removal Procedure




Caution: Refer to SIR Caution (SIR Caution).
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution).
1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations.
2. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
3. Ensure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
4. Loosen the negative battery cable terminal nut.
5. Remove the negative battery terminal (2) from the battery.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

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. Install the negative battery terminal (2) to the battery.

Tighten the negative battery terminal nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

2. Set the clock and program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure for digital radios. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Setup (Programming and Relearning).

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