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.




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).
3. Remove the battery negative cable bolt in order to disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.




4. If applicable, remove the auxiliary battery negative cable bolt in order to disconnect the negative battery cable from the auxiliary battery.

Installation Procedure




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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

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

1. Install the negative cable terminal bolt and cable to the battery and Tighten to 14 Nm (123 lb in).





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

2. If applicable, install the negative cable terminal bolt and cable to the auxiliary battery and tighten to 14 Nm (123 lb in).