Battery Negative Cable Replacement - Auxiliary

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the auxiliary negative battery cable.
2. Remove the auxiliary battery cable clips from the fender wheel house inner panel.
3. Remove the cable for the auxiliary battery cables on the frame.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.




5. Remove the auxiliary negative battery cable bolt.




6. Remove the nut holding the battery cable retainer to the oil pan.
7. Remove the auxiliary battery cables from the retainer.




8. Remove the positive battery cable nut at the starter motor.
9. Remove the auxiliary battery cable assembly from the Vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the auxiliary battery cable assembly to the starter.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in service precautions.

2. Install the positive battery cable and nut to the starter.

Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




3. Install the auxiliary battery cables in the retainer.
4. Install the retainer and nut to the oil pan.

Tighten
Tighten the battery cable retainer nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




5. Install the auxiliary negative battery cable bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the auxiliary negative battery cable bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).




6. Install the auxiliary positive battery cable and nut to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the auxiliary positive battery cable nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

7. Connect the auxiliary negative battery cable.