Positive: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

When you replace the battery cables, use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge and length.




1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
3. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.
4. Remove the remote positive stud cover.
5. Remove the positive battery cable junction block lead nut and positive battery cable from the underhood accessory wiring junction block.




6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
7. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut and the positive battery cable (7) from the starter solenoid BAT terminal.
8. Remove the battery cable retainers from the lower radiator support.
9. Remove the positive battery cable from the wiring harness conduit.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the positive battery cable into the wiring harness conduit.
2. Install the battery cable retainers to the lower radiator support.
3. Install the positive battery cable (7) to the starter solenoid BAT terminal.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut.

Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (6) to 10 N.m (84 lb in).

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the positive battery cable and positive battery cable junction block lead nut to the underhood accessory wiring junction block.

Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable junction block lead nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

7. Install the remote positive stud cover.




8. Install the positive battery cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

9. Connect the negative battery negative cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

10. Install the air cleaner assembly.