Battery Positive Cable Replacement

Battery Positive Cable Replacement (6.6L Engine)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (2).
2. Unsnap the positive battery cable cap.
3. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1).






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

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




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




8. Remove the clip attaching the positive cable to the negative cable.
9. Remove the battery cable channel bolts.
10. Remove the battery cable from the channel.




11. Remove the battery cable retainer nut (6) and the retainer.
12. Remove the battery positive cable from the retainer.
13. Remove the positive battery cable nut (7).
14. Remove the positive battery cable lead (8) from the starter.
15. Remove the positive battery cable.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the positive battery cable.
2. Install the positive battery cable lead (8) to the starter.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the positive battery cable nut (7).

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

4. Install the battery positive cable to the retainer.
5. Install the battery cable retainer nut (6) and the retainer.

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




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

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

8. Install the clip attaching the positive cable to the negative cable.




9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the positive cable (1) to the junction block.
11. Snap the junction block cover closed.






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

12. Tighten the positive cable bolt at the UBEC.

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




13. Connect the positive battery cable (1).

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

14. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
15. Connect the negative battery cable (2).