Positive: Service and Repair
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. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.
3. Remove the remote positive stud cover.
4. Remove the battery (positive) cable junction block lead nut and the battery (positive) cable from the underhood accessory wiring junction block.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
6. Remove the front lower air deflector.
7. Remove the battery (positive) cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.
8. Release the battery cable retainers from the radiator support.
9. Remove the battery cable wiring harness conduit from the retainers.
10. Remove the battery positive cable from the wiring harness conduit.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the battery positive cable into the wiring harness conduit.
2. Install the battery cable retainers to the radiator support.
3. Install the battery positive cable to the starter motor BAT terminal.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut.
Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut to 10 N.m (84 lb in).
5. Install the front lower air deflector.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the battery positive cable and the battery (positive) cable junction block lead nut to the underhood accessory wiring junction block.
Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable junction block lead nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
8. Install the remote positive stud cover.
9. Install the battery positive cable to the battery.
Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
10. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.