Battery Cable: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).


1. Remove the floor matt from between the front and middle row passenger seat, if equipped.




2. Record all of the customers radio station presets.
3. Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
4. Ensure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the key is removed.
5. From inside the vehicle, remove the battery cover screw and cover.




6. Loosen the negative battery cable terminal (1) nut.
7. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery negative terminal (2).
8. Reposition the negative battery cable away from the battery negative terminal.

Installation Procedure




1. Position and install the negative battery cable to the battery negative terminal (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Tighten the negative battery cable terminal (1) nut.

Tighten the nut to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




3. Install the battery cover and screw.

Tighten the screw to 1.6 Nm (14 lb in).

4. Reset all of the customers radio station presets.
5. Install the middle row floor matt, if equipped.