Battery Cable Replacement Positive

Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

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

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



2. Remove the remote positive stud cover.



3. Disconnect the battery (positive) cable from the battery.
4. Remove the battery (positive) cable junction block lead nut and battery (positive) cable from the underhood accessory wiring junction block.



5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
6. Remove the battery (positive) cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.



7. Remove the battery cable retainers from the engine frame.
8. Remove the battery (positive) cable from the wiring harness conduit.

1. Install the battery (positive) cable into the wiring harness conduit.



2. Install the battery cable retainers to the engine frame.



3. Install the battery (positive) cable to the starter motor BAT terminal.

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.

4. Install the starter solenoid switch BAT terminal nut.

Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid switch BAT terminal nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

5. Lower the vehicle.



6. Install the battery (positive) cable to the battery.

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

7. Install the battery (positive) cable junction block lead nut and battery (positive) cable to the underhood accessory wiring junction block.

Tighten
Tighten the battery (positive) cable junction block lead nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




8. Install the remote positive stud cover.
9. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Battery Cable Replacement Ground

Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

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

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



3. Remove the transaxle stud nut and the battery ground (negative) cable from the transaxle stud.



4. Remove the battery cable retainers from the engine frame.
5. 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 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 battery ground (negative) cable and the transaxle stud nut to the transaxle stud.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle stud nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




4. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable and the battery negative cable screw to the frame rail near the underhood accessory wiring junction block.

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

5. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

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