Important: When replacing battery cables be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge, length, and that follow the same routing.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the battery negative cable bolt and the battery ground negative cable from the frame rail near the underhood accessory wiring junction block.



3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
4. Remove the transaxle stud nut (3) and disconnect the battery ground negative cable (4) from the transaxle stud.



5. Release the battery cable retainers from the lower radiator support.
6. Remove the battery cable wiring harness conduit from the retainers.
7. Remove the battery ground negative cable from the wiring harness conduit.

1. Install the battery ground negative cable into the wiring harness conduit.



2. Install the battery cable retainers to the lower radiator support.




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 battery ground negative cable (4) and the transaxle stud nut (3) to the transaxle stud.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle stud nut (3) to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.



5. Connect the battery ground negative cable and the battery negative cable bolt to the frame rail near the underhood accessory wiring junction block.

Tighten
Tighten the battery negative cable bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

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

Tighten
Tighten the battery negative cable terminal bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).