Positive: Service and Repair

Battery Positive 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. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement (Battery Replacement).
2. Remove the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) cover.




3. Remove the positive battery cable terminal nut (1) from the UBEC stud.
4. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (2) from the UBEC stud.




5. Remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement (Battery Box Replacement).
6. Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) from the battery tray support bracket.
7. Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip on the side of the battery tray support bracket.
8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




9. Remove the positive battery cable terminal to starter solenoid nut (1).
10. Remove the battery cable clips (1 and 4) from the engine.
11. Remove the battery cable clip (3) from the transaxle.
12. Remove the generator wiring lead (6) from the starter solenoid.
13. Remove the positive battery cable lead from the starter solenoid.
14. Cut the tape and remove the positive battery cable from the wire loom.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the positive battery cable to the wire loom and re-tape the loom.
2. Install the positive battery cable lead to the starter solenoid.
3. Install the generator wiring lead (6) to the starter solenoid.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the positive battery cable terminal to starter solenoid nut (1) and tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
5. Install the battery cable clip (3) to the transaxle.
6. Install the battery cable clips (1 and 4) to the engine.
7. Lower the vehicle.




8. Connect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) to the battery tray support bracket.
9. Connect the positive and negative battery cable clip to the side of the battery tray support bracket.
10. Install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement (Battery Box Replacement).




11. Install the positive battery cable terminal (2) to the UBEC stud.
12. Install the positive battery cable terminal nut (1) to the UBEC stud and tighten the nut to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).




13. Install the UBEC cover.
14. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement (Battery Replacement).