Positive: Service and Repair

BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.
3. Remove the bolt retaining the positive battery cable to the underhood fuse block.




4. Remove the nut retaining the positive battery cable to the generator.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.




6. Remove the nut retaining the positive battery cable to the starter.
7. Remove the positive battery cable bolt from the engine.
8. Remove the battery positive cable.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the positive battery cable to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the positive battery cable nut to the engine.

Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable nut to 6 N.m (80 lb in).

3. Install the nut retaining the positive battery cable to the starter.

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

4. Lower the vehicle.




5. Install the nut retaining the positive battery cable to the generator.

Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).




6. Install the nut retaining the positive battery cable to the underhood fuse block.

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

7. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the positive terminal bolt to 14 N.m (11 lb ft).

8. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.