Battery Positive Cable Replacement LY7

Important: 

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



2. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.



3. Depress the tabs in order to remove the cover from the electrical center.



4. Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the electrical center.



5. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
6. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (3) and disconnect the battery positive lead (2) from the generator.



7. Remove the starter terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive cable (2) from the starter.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the battery positive cable from the engine.

1. Position the battery positive cable to the engine.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




3. Connect the battery positive cable (2) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable nut to 13 N·m (115 lb in).




4. Connect the battery positive lead (2) to the generator and install the generator BAT terminal nut (3).

Tighten
Tighten the generator BAT terminal nut to 13 N·m (115 lb in).

5. Install the protective boot to the generator output BAT terminal.
6. Lower the vehicle.



7. Install the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the electrical center.

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable to electrical center nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).




8. Install the electrical center cover.



9. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the battery cable to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

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

Battery Positive Cable Replacement LH2

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the battery.



3. Remove the wiring harness from the retaining features on the underhood fuse block cover.
4. Depress the tabs in order to remove the underhood fuse block cover from the underhood fuse block.



5. Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the underhood fuse block.
6. Disconnect the cable retaining clip from the stud.
7. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement in Engine Mechanical-4.6L (LH2).



8. Remove the positive battery cable (2) from the starter motor.
9. Remove the positive battery cable from the retaining features on the engine wiring harness bracket.
10. Remove the positive battery cable from the vehicle.

1. Position the battery positive cable to the engine.
2. Install the positive battery cable to the retaining features on the engine wiring harness bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Connect the battery positive cable (2) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut.

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable to starter terminal nut to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).




4. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement in Engine Mechanical-4.6L (LH2).
5. Connect the cable retaining clip to the stud.
6. Install battery positive cable (2) and nut (1) to the underhood fuse block.

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable to underhood fuse block nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).




7. Install the underhood fuse block cover to the underhood fuse block.
8. Install the wiring harness to the retaining features on the underhood fuse block cover.



9. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the battery cable to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

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