Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Disconnect Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.




1. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.
2. Turn the ignition OFF.
3. Open the hood.
4. Loosen the negative cable nut (6).
5. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery terminal.
6. Reposition the negative battery cable away from the battery.

Connect Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

Important: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery cable end.




1. Position the negative battery cable to the battery.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the negative battery cable onto the battery terminal.
3. Tighten the negative cable nut (6)

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

4. Close the hood.