Battery Cable: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDUREWhen replacing battery cables, be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge and length.
1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure. Service and Repair
2. Disconnect the battery (positive) cable.
3. Remove the battery (positive) cable nut and cable from the accessory wiring junction block.
4. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable bolt from the inner fender.
5. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable nut and cable from the transaxle stud.
6. Remove the battery (positive) cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.
7. Remove the battery ground (negative) and battery (positive) cable retainers from the lower tie bar.
8. Remove the battery ground (negative) and battery (positive) cables from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the battery ground (negative) and the battery (positive) cables to the vehicle.
2. Install the battery ground (negative) and battery (positive) cable retainers to the lower tie bar.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
3. Install the battery (positive) cable to the starter motor BAT terminal.
Tighten
Tighten battery ground (negative) cable nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
4. Install the battery ground (negative) cable and nut to the transaxle stud.
Tighten
Tighten battery ground (negative) cable nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
5. Install the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt to the inner fender.
Tighten
Tighten battery ground (negative) bolt to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
6. Install battery (positive) cable and nut to accessory wiring junction block.
Tighten
Tighten battery (positive) bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
7. Install battery (positive) cable to battery.
Tighten
Tighten battery (positive) cable to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
8. Install the battery ground (negative) cable.