Battery Cable: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.




1. Record all of the customers radio station presets.
2. Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
3. Ensure that the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
4. Slide the engine control module (ECM) retainer rearward, disengaging the retainer from the battery shield.
5. Remove the ECM retainer from the top of the battery shield.
6. Carefully reposition the ECM and retainer out of the way.




7. Disengage the battery shield rear snap retainers (1).




8. Remove the battery shield.




9. Loosen the negative battery cable terminal nut.
10. Remove the negative battery cable lead (1) from the battery.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the negative battery cable lead (1) to the battery.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Tighten the negative battery cable terminal nut.

Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).




3. Install the battery shield retainer tabs to the battery tray.




4. Engage the battery shield rear snap retainers (1).




5. Carefully position the ECM and retainer to the top of the battery shield.
6. Slide the ECM retainer forward, engaging the retainer to the battery shield.
7. Reset all of the customers radio station presets.