Battery Cable: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) (2.4L Hybrid)

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).





1. Turn on the radio and record all of the customer's radio station presets.
2. Ensure that all lamps and accessories are turned off.
3. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the ignition key.
4. Open the hood.
5. Remove the generator battery control module cover. Refer to Generator Control Module Cover Replacement (Generator Control Module Cover Replacement).
6. Loosen the negative battery cable nut (1).
7. Remove the negative battery cable (2) from the battery.

Installation Procedure

Note: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery cable end.




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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Tighten the negative battery cable nut (1) and tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
3. Install the generator battery control module cover. Refer to Generator Control Module Cover Replacement (Generator Control Module Cover Replacement).
4. Close the hood.
5. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition to the ON position.
6. Program all of the customer's radio station presets and set the radio clock to the current time.