Battery Cable Replacement (Positive)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.




2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.

IMPORTANT: The bolt is integral to the battery cable and is not removable.




3. Loosen the positive cable bolt at the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC).




4. Unsnap the junction block cover.
5. Remove the positive cable (1) from the junction block.
6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.




7. Remove the clip retaining the battery positive cable to the battery negative cable.
8. Remove the battery cable channel bolts.
9. Release the tabs on the channel.
10. Remove the battery cable from the channel.




11. Remove the battery cable retainer nut and the retainer.
12. Remove the battery positive cable from the retainer.




13. Remove the starter solenoid nut.
14. Remove the battery positive cable from the starter solenoid stud.
15. Remove the positive battery cable.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery positive cable to the vehicle.
2. Install the battery positive cable to the starter solenoid stud.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the starter solenoid nut.

Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in)




4. Install the battery positive cable in the retainer.
5. Install the battery positive cable bracket and nut.

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




6. Install the battery positive cable to the channel.
7. Install the battery cable channel bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the battery cable channel bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in)

8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the negative cable clip to the clip on the positive cable.




10. Install the positive cable (1) into the junction block.
11. Snap the junction block cover closed.




12. Tighten the positive cable bolt at the UBEC.

Tighten
Tighten the positive cable bolt at the UBEC to 9 N.m (80 lb in)




13. Connect the positive battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft)




14. Connect the negative battery cable.