Positive: Service and Repair

Battery Positive Cable Replacement (LY7 - Gas, 6 Cyl, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alum, 60 Degrees)

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4/LY7) (Service and Repair).
2. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt (5) and remove the positive battery cable from the battery.
3. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt (6) at the junction block and remove the cable from the junction block.
4. Remove the positive battery cable clip (4) from the battery tray.
5. Remove the tape holding the negative battery cable to the positive battery cable.




6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals).
7. Remove the positive battery cable nut from the starter solenoid.
8. Remove the positive battery cable from the starter solenoid.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Remove the positive battery cable.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the positive battery cable.
2. Raise and the vehicle.
3. Install the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

4. Install the positive battery cable nut to the starter solenoid.

Tighten the nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

5. Lower the vehicle.




6. Install the positive battery cable to the junction block and tighten the positive battery cable bolt (6).

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Install the positive battery cable clip (4) to the battery tray.
8. Install tape in order to secure the negative battery cable to the positive battery cable.
9. Position the positive battery cable to the battery.
10. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt (5).

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

11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4/LY7) (Service and Repair).