Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Battery Negative Cable Replacement (LH2 - Gas, 8 Cyl, 4.6L, SFI, V8, DOHC, HO, Alum)

Removal Procedure

Important:
* 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 negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Side Post) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LHD Top Post) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor.




4. Disconnect the cable retaining clip from the stud on the shock tower.
5. Remove the bolt securing the negative battery cable to the shock tower.




6. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the negative battery cable.
7. Disconnect the cable retaining clips from the engine bracket.




8. Remove the bolt securing the negative battery cable to the engine block.
9. Remove the negative battery cable.



Installation Procedure

1. Position the negative battery cable to the engine.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the bolt securing the negative battery cable to the engine block.

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





3. Connect the cable retaining clips to the engine bracket.
4. Connect the instrument panel harness connector to the negative battery cable.




5. Install the bolt securing the negative battery cable to the shock tower.

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Connect the cable retaining clip to the stud on the shock tower.




7. Connect the I/P harness electrical connector (1) to the battery current sensor.
8. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair) .
9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Side Post) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LHD Top Post) (Service and Repair) .