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Battery Negative Cable Replacement LY7

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
   • Always route the replacement cable the same as the original cable.

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

    2. Object Number: 772418 Size: SH
  2. Remove the bolt (1) securing the battery negative cable to the side rail.
  3. Disconnect the body harness connector (3) from the battery negative cable.

    4. Object Number: 887697 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolt securing the battery negative cable to the engine block.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove the battery negative cable from the engine.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 887697 Size: SH
  1. Position the battery negative cable to the engine.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the battery negative cable to engine bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the battery negative cable to engine bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 772418 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolt (1) securing the battery negative cable to the side rail.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the battery negative cable to side rail bolt to 36 N·m (27 lb ft).

  4. Connect the body harness connector (3) to the battery negative cable.
  5. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Battery Negative Cable Replacement LH2

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
   • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.


    Object Number: 1201077 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical-4.6L (LH2).
  3. Disconnect the cable retaining clip from the stud on the shock tower.
  4. Remove the bolt securing the battery negative cable to the shock tower.

    5. Object Number: 1201078 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the battery negative cable.
  6. Disconnect the cable retaining clips from the engine bracket.

    7. Object Number: 1201076 Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolt securing the battery negative cable to the engine block.
  8. Remove the battery negative cable.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the battery negative cable to the engine.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1201076 Size: SH
  2. Install the bolt securing the battery negative cable to the engine block.

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


    Object Number: 1201078 Size: SH
  3. Connect the cable retaining clips to the engine bracket.
  4. Connect the instrument panel harness connector to the battery negative cable.

    5. Object Number: 1201077 Size: SH
  5. Install the bolt securing the battery negative cable to the shock tower.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the battery negative cable to shock tower bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Connect the cable retaining clip to the stud on the shock tower.
  7. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical-4.6L (LH2).
  8. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .