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Battery Negative Cable Replacement



Battery Negative Cable Replacement (LH2 (LHD))

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 (LHD) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RHD) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the negative battery cable ground bolt (3).
4. Remove the negative battery cable clip (1) from the strut tower stud.




5. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor (2).
6. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the negative battery cable electrical connector (3).




7. Remove the negative battery cable ground bolt (1) from the cylinder head.




8. Remove the negative battery cable clip from the engine wiring harness bracket.
9. Remove the negative battery cable from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the negative battery cable to the vehicle.
2. Install the negative battery cable clip to the engine wiring harness bracket.




3. Position the negative battery cable to the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

4. Install the negative battery cable ground bolt (1) to the cylinder head.

Tighten the bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).





5. Connect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the negative battery cable electrical connector (3).
6. Connect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the battery current sensor (2).




7. Install the negative battery cable clip (1) to the strut tower stud.
8. Install the negative battery cable ground bolt (3).

Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

9. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair) .
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LHD) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RHD) (Service and Repair) .