Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE

Removal Procedure





CAUTION: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

CAUTION: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations.
2. Record the radio Theftlock code (if applicable).
3. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
4. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
5. Disconnect the battery negative cable (2) from the battery.

Installation Procedure





NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact surface of the battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery.

1. Connect the battery negative cable (2) to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the battery negative terminal bolt to 4 N.m (36 Ib in).

2. Unlock the Theftlock� radio (if applicable).
3. Program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure.
4. Set the clock to the current time.