Positive: Service and Repair

Battery Positive Cable Replacement (LAT - 4 Cyl, 2.4L, MFI, Alum, DOHC, BAS (Hybrid))

Removal Procedure

Important:
* 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 (LAT) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4/LY7) (Service and Repair).
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals).
3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the starter.




4. Remove the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (1).
5. Remove the positive battery cable lead (2) from the starter motor.




6. Remove the positive battery cable clip (2) from the oil level indicator tube bracket (1).
7. Lower the vehicle.




8. Disengage the two side retaining tabs on the positive battery cable cover (1), and open the cover.
9. Remove the battery positive cable extension cable nut (2).
10. Remove the battery positive cable extension cable lead (3) from the positive battery cable.




11. Remove the underhood bussed electrical connector (UBEC) cover (1).




12. Loosen the integral bolt (5) on the positive battery cable lead (4) and remove the lead from the UBEC.
13. Loosen the positive battery cable nut (2).
14. Remove the positive battery cable (3) from the battery.




15. Cut, remove and discard the tape (1) securing the positive cable to the negative cable.
16. Separate the positive battery cable (4) from the negative battery cable (3).

Important: Note the routing of the positive battery cable assembly prior to removing.


17. Remove the positive battery cable assembly.



Installation Procedure





1. Place the NEW positive battery cable (4) next to the negative battery cable (3).
2. Install NEW tape (1) securing the positive cable to the negative cable.
3. Place the positive battery cable assembly into position in the vehicle as noted during removal.




4. Install the positive battery cable (3) to the battery.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

5. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (2).

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Position positive battery cable lead (4) to the UBEC and tighten the integral bolt (5).

Tighten the bolt to 5 N.m (44 lb in).





7. Install the UBEC cover (1).




8. Install the battery positive cable extension cable lead (3) to the positive battery cable.
9. Install the battery positive cable extension cable nut (2).

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

10. Close the positive battery cable cover (1).




11. Install the positive battery cable clip (2) to the oil level indicator tube bracket (1).




12. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
13. Install the positive battery cable lead (2) to the starter motor.
14. Install the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (1).

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





15. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the starter.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4/LY7) (Service and Repair).