Battery Cable: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Disconnect Procedure
Warning: Refer toSIR Warning (SIR Warning).

Warning: Refer toBattery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).





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. Open the negative battery connection cover.
5. Loosen the negative battery cable nut.
6. Disconnect the negative battery (2) cable from the battery.

Connect Procedure





Note: 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 (2) to the battery.
Caution: Refer toFastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Tighten the negative battery cable nut and tighten to17 Nm (13 lb ft).
3. Close the negative battery connection cover.
4. Reset the radio stations and the clock.