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

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.

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



2. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.



3. Remove the remote positive stud cover.
4. Remove the positive battery cable junction block lead nut and the positive battery cable from the underhood accessory wiring junction block.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
6. Remove the front lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.



7. Remove the positive battery cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.



8. Remove the battery cable wiring harness from the wiring harness retainers.
9. Remove the positive battery cable from the wiring harness conduit.

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



2. Install the battery cable wiring harness to the wiring harness retainers.



3. Install the positive battery 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 BAT terminal nut.

Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut to 10 N·m (84 lb in).

5. Install the front lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
6. Lower the vehicle.



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

Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable junction block lead nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

8. Install the remote positive stud cover.



9. Install the positive battery cable to the battery.

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

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