Negative: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

Important: Whenever battery cables are being replaced, always be certain to use a replacement cable that is the same type, size, and length. Some positive (+) cables have additional feed wires attached to them and some negative (-) cables have additional ground leads attached. Always be certain to route the replacement battery cable in exactly the same manner as the original cable.

1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the battery tray.




3. Remove the ground bolt (3) and the negative battery cable from the body.
4. Remove the ground bolt (1) and the negative battery cable from the transaxle housing.
5. Remove the cable (2) from the harness retainers and remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the negative battery cable (2) into the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Connect the cable to the transaxle housing. Secure with the ground bolt (1).

Tighten the ground bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

3. Connect the cable to the body. Secure with the ground bolt (3).

Tighten the body ground bolt to 14 N.m (124 lb in).

4. Route the cable and secure it in the harness retainer.
5. Install the battery tray.
6. Install the battery.