Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement

Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
2. Open the battery fuse block cover (1).
3. Remove the battery positive nut (2) from battery fuse block and detach retainers from the battery tray.




4. Remove the battery negative nut (1) and terminal (2) from the left front frame rail.




5. Remove the nut (1) from underneath the protective boot behind the generator.
6. Remove the battery positive cable terminal from the generator.
7. Remove the starter solenoid nut (4) and battery positive cable terminal from the starter solenoid.
8. Remove the negative battery cable bolt (2) and terminal from the back of the left cylinder head.
9. Remove the harness retainer (3).

Note: Observe how the battery positive and negative cable was routed within the engine compartment.

10. Remove the battery positive and negative cable.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the retainers that hold the battery cable harness to the battery tray.
2. Install the battery cable harness to the oil tube indicator bracket with retainer (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the negative battery cable terminal and bolt (2) to the left rear cylinder head. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
4. Install the battery positive cable terminal and nut (4) to the starter solenoid. Tighten to 10 Nm (88 lb in).
5. Install the battery positive cable terminal and nut (1) to the back of the generator. Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).




6. Install the battery negative cable terminal (2) and nut (1) to the left front frame rail. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




7. Install the positive battery cable terminal and nut (2) to the battery fuse block. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
8. Close battery fuse block cover (1) and install battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).