Battery Cable: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Disconnect Procedure

Caution: Refer to Restraint System Service Precaution.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.




1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations.
2. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
3. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
4. Remove the battery cover. Disengage the retainers in order to remove the cover.




5. Loosen the negative battery cable bolt (3) and remove the negative battery cable from the battery.

Connect Procedure

Important: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery and the battery cable using a wire brush prior to installing the battery cable.




1. Position the negative battery cable to the battery.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Tighten the negative battery cable bolt (3).

Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).




3. Place the battery cover over the battery.

1. Install the locking tab next to the strut tower first.
2. Install the locking tab next to the engine second.
3. Install the locking tab next to the powertrain control module (PCM) last.

4. Reset the vehicle's preset radio stations and the clock.