Battery Cable: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4/LY7)

Disconnect Procedure

Caution: Refer to Restraint System Service Precautions.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.




1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations.
2. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
3. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
4. Remove the battery cover. Disengage the retainers in order to remove the cover.




5. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.

Connect Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.

1. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

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




2. Install the battery cover.

1. Install the locking tab next to the strut tower first.
2. Install the locking tab next to the engine second.
3. Install the locking tab next to the powertrain control module (PCM) last.

3. Reset the radio stations and the clock.
4. Re-initialize the power windows. Refer to Power Window Reinitialization.