Negative: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Replacement (LY7) (3.6L)

Removal Procedure

Note:
* Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
* Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement (Battery Box Replacement).




3. Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) from the battery tray support bracket.




4. Disconnect the negative battery cable electrical connector (7) from the body wiring harness electrical connector (2).
5. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the battery current sensor (5).




6. Remove the nut retaining the negative battery cable ground terminal to the wheelhouse stud.




7. Remove the bolt (2) retaining the negative battery cable ground terminal to the engine.
8. Remove the battery cable retainers (1) from the engine.
9. Cut the tape and remove the negative battery cable from the wiring loom.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the negative battery cable to the wiring loom and re-tape the loom.
2. Install the battery cable retainers (1) to the engine.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal to the transaxle.
Tighten the negative battery cable ground terminal bolt to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).




4. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal to the wheelhouse stud.
Tighten the ground terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 lb in).




5. Connect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the battery current sensor (5).
6. Connect the negative battery cable electrical connector (7) to the body wiring harness electrical connector (2).




7. Connect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) to the battery tray support bracket.
8. Install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement (Battery Box Replacement).
9. Connect the negative battery cable and install the upper battery box. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).