Positive: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDUREIMPORTANT:
- Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
- Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the battery.
3. Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block.
4. Remove the interior trim moldings.
5. Remove the right closeout insulator panel.
6. Remove the battery cable retainers (2) from the rocker panel area.
7. Remove the remote positive terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive cable from the underhood fuse block (2).
8. Remove the surge tank.
9. Disconnect the battery cable retainer from the body side rail.
10. Unseat the battery cable grommet (2) from the cowl panel (3).
11. Carefully remove the battery cable (1) from the vehicle by pulling the cable through the cowl panel (3) and out of the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Slide the battery cable (1) through the opening in the cowl panel (3) and seat the cable grommet (2) by pulling the cable forward into the engine compartment.
2. Install the battery cable retainer to the body side rail.
3. Install the surge tank.
4. Connect the battery positive cable to the underhood fuse block (2).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable to remote positive terminal nut (1) to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
5. Route the battery cable (1) along the rocker panel and install the cable retainers (2).
6. Install the right closeout insulator panel.
7. Install the interior trim moldings.
8. Connect the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block.
Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable to rear fuse block nut (1) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
9. Connect the battery positive cable (1) to the battery.
Tighten
Tighten the battery cable bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
10. Connect the battery negative cable.