Battery Cable: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Removal Procedure

1. Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
2. Turn the ignition OFF.






Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

3. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt from the battery.




4. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt from the battery for auxiliary battery.

Installation Procedure






Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal bolt flange and the battery cable end.

1. Install the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt to the battery.

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






Important: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal bolt flange and the battery cable end.

2. Install the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt to the battery for the auxiliary battery.

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