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Battery Positive Cable Replacement 3.8L Engine

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 211614 Size: SH
  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  2. Remove the positive cable from the fuseblock:
    3. 2.1. Open the positive cable cap.
    2.2. Remove the positive cable nut (at fuseblock).
    2.3. Remove the positive cable from the stud.
  3. Remove the positive cable cover from the cable.

    4. Object Number: 668382 Size: SH
  4. Remove the positive cable clips from the following:
    5. • Power steering reservoir bracket
    • Cooling fans

    Object Number: 346034 Size: SH
  5. Remove the wiring harness ground bolt (at frame).
  6. Reposition the following:
    7. • Radio frequency (RF) ground strap
    • Cruise control ground lead

    Object Number: 43670 Size: SH
  7. Remove the positive cable from the generator:
    8. • Slide the boot back along the cable.
    • Remove the positive cable nut (at generator).
    • Remove the positive cable from the stud.
  8. Remove the positive cable clip from the engine lift bracket.

    9. Object Number: 211607 Size: SH
  9. Remove the positive cable clips from the cooling fans.
  10. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    11. Object Number: 668385 Size: SH
  11. Remove the positive cable from the engine mount stud:
    12. • Remove the positive cable nut.
    • Remove the harness clamp.
    • Remove the RF ground strap.
  12. Remove the tie strap at the power steering line.
  13. Remove the starter motor shield. Refer to Starter Shield Replacement .
  14. Remove the positive cable from the starter solenoid:
    15. • Remove the positive cable nut (at starter solenoid).
    • Remove the positive cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 668385 Size: SH
  1. Install the positive cable to the vehicle.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the positive cable nut (at starter solenoid).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the positive cable nut (at starter solenoid) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the starter motor shield. Refer to Starter Shield Replacement .
  4. Install the positive cable to the engine mount stud:
    5. • Install the RF ground strap.
    • Install the harness clamp.
    • Install the positive cable nut.

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

  5. Install a new tie strap around the cable and the power steering line.

    6. Object Number: 346034 Size: SH
  6. Position the following:
    7. • RF ground strap
    • Cruise control ground lead
  7. Install the wiring harness ground bolt.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the wiring harness ground bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 668382 Size: SH
  8. Install the positive cable clips to the following:
    9. • Power steering reservoir bracket
    • Cooling fans
  9. Lower the vehicle.

    10. Object Number: 211607 Size: SH
  10. Install the positive cable clips at the cooling fans.

    11. Object Number: 43670 Size: SH
  11. Install the positive cable clip to the engine lift bracket.
  12. Install the positive cable to the generator:
    13. 12.1. Install the positive cable to the stud.
    12.2. Install the positive cable nut (at generator).

    Tighten
    Tighten the positive cable nut (at generator) to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

    12.3. Slide the boot over the generator stud.

    Object Number: 211614 Size: SH
  13. Install the positive cable cover to the cable.
  14. Install the positive cable to the stud on the fuseblock:
    15. • Install the positive cable to the stud.
    • Install the positive cable nut (at fuseblock).

    Tighten
    Tighten the positive cable nut (at fuseblock) to 14 N·m (10 lb ft).

    • Close the positive cable cap.
  15. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Battery Positive Cable Replacement 5.7L Engine

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 211614 Size: SH
  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  2. Remove the positive cable from the fuseblock:
    3. 2.1. Open the positive cable cap.
    2.2. Remove the positive cable nut (at fuseblock).
    2.3. Remove the positive cable from the stud.
  3. Remove the positive cable cover from the cable.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    5. Object Number: 668387 Size: SH
  5. Remove the positive cable clips at the cooling fans.

    6. Object Number: 346034 Size: SH
  6. Remove the wiring harness ground bolt (at frame).
  7. Reposition the following:
    8. • Radio frequency (RF) ground strap
    • Cruise control ground lead

    Object Number: 211599 Size: SH
  8. Remove the positive cable from the generator:
    9. • Slide the boot back along the cable.
    • Remove the positive cable nut (at generator).
    • Remove the positive cable from the stud.

    Object Number: 211595 Size: SH
  9. Remove the positive cable from the starter solenoid:
    10. • Remove the positive cable nut (3) (at starter solenoid).
    • Remove the positive cable from the harness conduit.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 211595 Size: SH
  1. Install the positive cable to the harness conduit.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the positive cable nut (3) (at starter solenoid).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the positive cable nut (at starter solenoid) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 211599 Size: SH
  3. Install the positive cable to the generator:
    4. • Install the positive cable to the stud.
    • Install the positive cable nut (at generator).

    Tighten
    Tighten the positive cable nut (at generator) to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

    • Slide the boot over the generator stud.

    Object Number: 346034 Size: SH
  4. Position the following:
    5. • RF ground strap
    • Cruise control ground lead
  5. Install the wiring harness ground bolt.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the wiring harness ground bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 211602 Size: SH
  6. Install the positive cable clips at the cooling fans.
  7. Lower the vehicle.

    8. Object Number: 211614 Size: SH
  8. Install the positive cable cover to the cable.
  9. Install the positive cable to the stud on the fuseblock:
    10. • Install the positive cable to the stud.
    • Install the positive cable nut (at fuseblock).

    Tighten
    Tighten the positive cable nut (at fuseblock) to 14 N·m (10 lb ft).

    • Close the positive cable cap.
  10. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .