Positive: Service and Repair

Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement (LY7)

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

1. Release the electronic control module (ECM) bracket from the battery cover and set it aside with the ECM still connected. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Release the battery cover retaining tabs (2) and remove the battery cover (1).




3. Loosen the battery positive cable nut (3) and remove the battery positive cable from the battery.
4. Remove the battery negative cable ground nut (1) and remove the battery negative cable ground from the body ground stud.




5. Remove the battery positive cable junction block nut (1) and remove the battery positive cable from the junction block.




6. Remove the engine wiring harness ground bolt (1) and the battery negative cable ground at the rear of the left side cylinder head.
7. Remove the battery positive and negative cable bracket bolt (2).
8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3) and remove the battery positive cable from the starter solenoid BAT stud.
10. Remove the battery positive and negative cable from the vehicle.
11. Transfer the battery current sensor if replacing the battery positive and negative cable. Refer to Battery Current Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).

Installation Procedure

Note: Route the battery positive and negative cable the same way as originally installed.

1. Position the battery positive and negative cable to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the battery positive cable to the starter solenoid BAT stud and install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (1).
Tighten the nut to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Install the battery positive and negative cable bracket bolt (2) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
5. Install the battery negative cable ground and engine wiring harness ground bolt (1) at the back of the left side cylinder head.
Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




6. Install the battery positive cable to the junction block and install the battery positive cable junction block nut (1).
Tighten the nut to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).




7. Install the battery negative cable ground to the body ground stud and install the battery negative cable ground nut (1).
Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
8. Install the positive cable to the battery and install the positive cable nut (3).
Tighten the nut to 5 Nm (45 lb in).
9. Install the negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).




10. Align and install the battery cover (1) until the battery cover retaining tabs (2) lock into place.
11. Position the ECM bracket in place. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement (Service and Repair).