Battery Negative Cable Replacement Top Post

Important: 

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the negative battery post. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .



2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the side rail.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



4. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the engine block.



5. Disconnect the electrical harness conduit wire ties from the engine frame.
6. Remove the battery negative cable from the electrical harness conduit.
7. Remove the negative battery cable from the vehicle.

1. Install the battery negative cable into the electrical harness conduit.
2. Connect the electrical harness conduit wire ties to the engine frame.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the bolt securing the battery negative cable to the engine block.

Tighten
Tighten the battery negative cable to engine block bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.



5. Install the bolt securing the battery negative cable to the side rail.

Tighten
Tighten the battery negative cable to side rail bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

6. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery negative post. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .