Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement

Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement (7.0L)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (6.0L) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (7.0L) (Service and Repair) .




2. Remove the battery positive cable nut (1) and remove the battery positive/negative cable lead (2).




3. Remove the battery positive/negative cable bolt (1) and release the wiring harness retainers (3).
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals) .




5. Remove the battery positive/negative cable bolt (3) from the engine block.
6. Remove the battery positive/negative cable nut (2) from the starter solenoid.
7. Remove the battery positive/negative cable from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Position the battery positive/negative cable into the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the battery positive/negative cable nut (2) to the starter solenoid.

Tighten the battery positive/negative cable nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Install the battery positive/negative cable bolt (3) to the engine block.

Tighten the battery positive/negative cable to engine block bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.




5. Install the battery positive/negative cable bolt (1) and attach the wiring harness retainers (3).

Tighten the battery positive/negative cable to frame rail bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





6. Install the battery positive cable nut (1).

Tighten the battery positive cable nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (6.0L) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (7.0L) (Service and Repair) .