Negative - Engine Compartment

BATTERY CABLES

NEGATIVE - ENGINE COMPARTMENT

REMOVAL




1. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
2. Remove the spare tire cover to gain access to the battery.
3. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
4. Remove the fastener securing the battery negative cable to the right front strut tower.




5. Raise vehicle on hoist.
6. Remove the fastener securing the battery negative cable to the transmission housing.
7. One at a time, remove the battery cable retaining pushpins, fasteners and routing clips until the cable is free from the vehicle.
8. Remove the battery cable from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the battery negative cable in the engine compartment.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Install the fastener securing the battery negative cable to the transmission housing. Torque the bolt to 11 N.m (8 ft. lbs.).
4. One at a time, install the battery cable retaining pushpins, fasteners and routing clips until the cable is installed exactly where it was in the vehicle.
5. Lower vehicle.




6. Install the fastener securing the battery negative cable to the right front strut tower.
7. Connect the battery negative cable.
8. Install the spare tire cover.