Battery Negative Cable Replacement LA1

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

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



2. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable bolt from the core support.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
4. Remove the lower radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
5. Remove the battery cable conduit from the conduit retainers.
6. Remove the battery cable from the conduit.



7. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable nut and cable from the transaxle stud.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable from the vehicle.

1. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the vehicle.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




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

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

4. Install the battery cable to the conduit.
5. Install the battery cable conduit to the conduit retainers.
6. Install the lower radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
7. Lower the vehicle.



8. Install the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt to the inner fender.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

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