Battery Cable: Service and Repair

WARNING:
^ BATTERIES NORMALLY PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES WHICH CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. THEREFORE, DO NOT ALLOW FLAMES, SPARKS OR LIGHTED SUBSTANCES TO COME NEAR THE BATTERY. WHEN CHARGING OR WORKING NEAR A BATTERY, ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR FACE AND PROTECT YOUR EYES. ALWAYS PROVIDE VENTILATION.
^ KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING. ALSO, SHIELD YOUR EYES WHEN WORKING NEAR THE BATTERY TO PROTECT AGAINST POSSIBLE SPLASHING OF THE ACID SOLUTION. IN CASE OF ACID CONTACT WITH THE SKIN OR EYES, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES AND GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF ACID IS SWALLOWED, CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

1. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.







2. Remove the Battery Junction Box (BJB) cover and remove the attachment nut securing the positive cable.







3. Remove the negative cable bolt.







4. Remove the harness clips from the cable in the luggage compartment.







5. Remove the rear seat cushion.
6. Remove the upper RH B-pillar trim panel. For additional information.






7. Remove the lower RH B-pillar trim cover and scuff plate screws.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar







8. Remove the RH front and rear scuff plates.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar







9. Remove the RH A-pillar lower trim panel and position aside the carpet to expose battery cable.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar

10. Remove the retaining tie straps and detach the cable forward past the rear seatback into the passenger compartment.







11. Remove the cable attachment cover and the nut at the dash through-bolt and remove the cable.








12. In the engine compartment at the dash panel, remove the protective cover and the nut.







13. Remove the bolt at the body.
14. Remove the right front wheel well splash shield. For additional information.






15. Remove the bolts at the harness protective tubes.







16. Remove the cable protective cover at the starter solenoid and remove the nuts and the cable.

NOTE: 3.0L shown, 3.9L similar.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.