Battery Cable: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26)

Removal Procedure






Caution: Refer to Restraint System Service Precautions.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations.
2. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
3. Ensure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
4. Loosen the negative battery cable terminal nut.
5. Remove the negative battery terminal (2) from the battery.

Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.

1. Install the negative battery terminal (2) to the battery.

Tighten the negative battery terminal nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

2. Set the clock and program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure for digital radios. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Setup in Radio, Stereo, and Compact Disc. Programming and Relearning