Replacement procedure

BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Unsnap the positive battery cable cap.
3. Loosen the positive battery cable.
4. Remove the positive battery cable.

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




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




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




9. Remove the clip attaching the positive cable to the negative cable.
10. Remove the battery cable channel bolts.
11. Release the tabs on the channel.
12. Remove the battery cable from the channel.




13. Remove the battery cable retainer nut and the retainer.
14. Remove the battery positive cable from the retainer.




15. Remove the starter lead nut.
16. Remove the positive cable from the starter.
17. Remove the positive battery cable.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the positive cable to the vehicle.
2. Install the positive cable to the starter.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the starter lead nut.

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




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

Tighten
Tighten the 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 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 bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




13. Install the positive battery cable.
14. Tighten the positive battery cable.

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

15. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.