Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Battery Negative Cable Replacement

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





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor (2).




3. Remove the negative battery cable clip (1) from the auxiliary bussed electrical center (BEC).




4. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal bolt (1) from the left side engine block boss.
5. Remove the negative battery cable (3) and the engine wiring harness ground (2) leads from the engine block boss.




6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
7. Remove the engine wiring harness ground lead bolt (1) from the frame.
8. Remove the engine wiring harness ground lead (2) and the negative battery cable lead (3) from the frame.
9. Lower the vehicle.




10. Remove the negative battery cable assembly (1) from under the positive battery cable and from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the negative battery cable assembly (1) to the vehicle and route the cable under the positive battery cable.




2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Position the negative battery cable lead (3) behind the engine wiring harness ground lead (2).
4. Place the engine wiring harness ground lead (2) and the negative battery cable lead (3) to the frame.
5. Insert the anti-rotation tab on the engine harness ground lead into the hole in the frame.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

6. Install the engine wiring harness ground lead to the frame bolt (1) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
7. Lower the vehicle.




8. Position the engine wiring harness ground lead (2) behind the negative battery cable lead (3).
9. Place the negative battery cable lead (3) and the engine wiring harness ground lead (2) against the engine block boss.
10. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal to the engine block boss bolt (1) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




11. Install the negative battery cable clip (1) to the auxiliary BEC.




12. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the battery current sensor (2).
13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.