Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect

Cautions and Notices

Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect

CAUTION: Before servicing any electrical components, the ignition key 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. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.
2. Turn the ignition OFF.
3. Remove the battery ground cable clamp bolt from the cable clamp.
4. Remove the battery ground cable from the battery.
5. Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal, the battery cable clamp bolt and the battery cable clamp.
6. Install the battery ground cable to the battery.
7. Install the battery cable clamp bolt to the battery ground cable clamp.
8. Tighten the battery cable clamp bolt to 6 mm (53 lb in).