Negative: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor (2).




3. Remove the negative battery cable clip (1) from the auxiliary bussed electrical center (BEC).




4. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal bolt (1) from the left side engine block boss.
5. Remove the negative battery cable (3) and the engine wiring harness ground (2) leads from the engine block boss.




6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
7. Remove the engine wiring harness ground lead bolt (1) from the frame.
8. Remove the engine wiring harness ground lead (2) and the negative battery cable lead (3) from the frame.
9. Lower the vehicle.




10. Remove the negative battery cable assembly (1) from under the positive battery cable and from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the negative battery cable assembly (1) to the vehicle and route the cable under the positive battery cable.




2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Position the negative battery cable lead (3) behind the engine wiring harness ground lead (2).
4. Place the engine wiring harness ground lead (2) and the negative battery cable lead (3) to the frame.
5. Insert the anti-rotation tab on the engine harness ground lead into the hole in the frame.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Install the engine wiring harness ground lead bolt (1) to the frame.

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

7. Lower the vehicle.




8. Position the engine wiring harness ground lead (2) behind the negative battery cable lead (3).
9. Place the negative battery cable lead (3) and the engine wiring harness ground lead (2) against the engine block boss.
10. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal bolt (1) to the engine block boss.

Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




11. Install the negative battery cable clip (1) to the auxiliary BEC.




12. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the battery current sensor (2).
13. Connect the negative battery cable.