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Battery Positive Cable Replacement (Diesel)




Battery Positive Cable Replacement (Gas)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair).




2. Remove the underhood fuse block cover (1).
3. Lift the fuse block retainers (2) from the locked position and rotate the retainers to the open position.
4. Reposition the fuse block and remove the battery positive connector (3) from the underhood fuse block base.




5. Remove the battery positive cable retainers (1) from the studs on the plenum front panel.




6. Remove the cover to the 175 amp mega fuse block.
7. Remove the battery positive cable nut (1) from the 175 amp mega fuse block.
8. Remove the positive battery cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the battery positive cable to the 175 amp mega fuse block with nut (1) and tighten to 10 Nm (88 lb in)




2. Install the battery positive cable retainers (1) to the upper plenum.Install the battery positive cable clip nuts (1) to the studs on the upper plenum.




3. Install the battery positive cable connector (3) to the underhood fuse block.
4. Ensure that the underhood fuse block retainers (2) are in the open position.
5. Position and engage the junction block to the 4 bracket pivots, push the retainers (2) down into the locked position.
6. Install the underhood fuse block cover.
7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair).