Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Disconnect Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning Service Precautions.

1. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.
2. Turn the ignition OFF.
3. Open the hood.
4. Loosen the negative cable nut (6).
5. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery terminal.
6. Reposition the negative battery cable away from the battery.

Connect Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning Service Precautions.


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

1. Position the negative battery cable to the battery.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the negative battery cable onto the battery terminal.
3. Tighten the negative cable nut (6)

Tighten the nut to 5 Nm (44 lb in).

4. Close the hood.