Battery Positive Cable

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the battery positive cable bolt from the battery.
2. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the starter motor.
3. Disconnect the additional battery positive cable lead to the electrical convenience center.
4. Remove the battery positive cable.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. For RWD, install the battery positive cable in the same position as the original.




2. For A4WD, install the battery positive cable in the same position as the original.

NOTE:
^ When installing the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid, the inner nut on the solenoid battery terminal must be tightened before the battery cable and the other leads are installed. Failure to do so will result in the solenoid or the solenoid terminal damage.
^ Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Connect the battery positive cable to the starter solenoid.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

4. Connect the additional battery positive cable lead to the underhood electrical center.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

5. Connect the battery positive terminal bolt to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).