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Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection




Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Disconnect Procedure
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).





1. Record all of the preset radio stations.
2. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
3. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
4. Remove the rear floor trim plate. Refer to Rear Floor Trim Plate Replacement (Rear Floor Trim Plate Replacement).
5. Remove the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement).
6. Loosen the negative battery cable nut (1).
7. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery.

Connect Procedure

Note: 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 cable to the battery.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Tighten the negative battery cable nut (1).

Tighten the nut to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).

3. Install the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement).
4. Install the rear floor trim plate. Refer to Rear Floor Trim Plate Replacement (Rear Floor Trim Plate Replacement).
5. Reset the radio stations and the clock.