Positive: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDUREIMPORTANT: When you replace the battery cables, use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge and length.
1. Remove the LH diagonal brace.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
4. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.
5. Position the remote positive stud cover (2) aside.
6. Remove the positive battery cable junction block lead nut (3).
7. Disconnect the positive battery cable (4) from the LH underhood accessory wiring junction block stud.
8. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (1) and the positive battery cable (2) from the starter solenoid BAT terminal.
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 positive battery cable (2) to the starter motor BAT terminal.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions
3. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (1).
Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
4. Install the positive battery cable (4) and positive battery cable junction block lead nut (3) to the LH underhood accessory wiring junction block.
Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable junction block lead nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
5. Install the remote positive stud cover (2).
6. Install the positive battery cable to the battery (1).
Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
7. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
8. Install the air cleaner assembly.
9. Install the LH diagonal brace.