Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Batteries)

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Batteries)

Disconnect Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).





1. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.
2. Turn the ignition OFF.
3. Open the hood.
4. Loosen the primary battery negative cable clamp nut (1).
5. Remove and reposition the primary battery negative cable, away from the battery.




6. Loosen the auxiliary battery negative clamp nut (1).
7. Remove the auxiliary battery negative cable (2) from the auxiliary battery negative post.
8. Reposition the auxiliary negative battery cable away from the battery.

Connect Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).


Note: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery cable end.




1. Install the auxiliary battery negative cable (2) onto the auxiliary battery negative post.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Tighten the auxiliary battery negative cable clamp nut (2) to 7.5 Nm (66 lb in).




3. Install the primary battery negative cable onto the primary battery negative post.
4. Tighten the primary battery negative cable clamp nut (1) to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
5. Close the hood.