Battery Cable Replacement (Negative)
REMOVAL PROCEDUREIMPORTANT: When replacing battery cables be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge, length, and that follow the same routing.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.
2. Remove the battery negative cable bolt and the battery negative cable from the frame rail near the underhood accessory wiring junction block.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
4. Remove the front lower air deflector.
5. Remove the transaxle stud nut and the battery negative cable from the transaxle stud.
6. Release the battery cable retainers from the radiator support.
7. Remove the battery cable wiring harness conduit from the retainers.
8. Remove the battery negative cable from the wiring harness conduit.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the battery negative cable into the wiring harness conduit.
2. Install the battery cable retainers to the radiator support.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the battery negative cable and the transaxle stud nut to the transaxle stud.
Tighten
Tighten the transaxle stud nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
4. Install the front lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Side) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Lower) in Engine Cooling.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the battery negative cable and the battery negative cable bolt to the frame rail near the underhood accessory wiring junction block.
Tighten
Tighten the battery negative cable bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
7. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.