Positive: Service and Repair
BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: When replacing battery cables be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge and length.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.
3. Remove the remote positive stud cover.
4. Remove the battery positive cable junction block lead nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive cable (2) from the underhood accessory wiring junction block.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
6. Remove the positive battery cable nut (8) and remove the positive battery cable (9) from the starter motor BAT terminal.
7. Remove the battery cable harness from the harness retainers (2,3,4).
8. 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 harness to the harness retainers (2,3,4).
3. Install the positive battery cable (9) to the starter motor BAT terminal.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the starter motor BAT terminal nut (8).
Tighten
Tighten the starter motor switch BAT terminal nut (8) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the positive battery cable (2) and the positive battery cable junction block lead nut (1) to the underhood accessory wiring junction block.
Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable junction block lead nut (1) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
7. Install the remote positive stud cover.
8. Connect 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 cable to the battery.