Battery Cable: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURECAUTION: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
When you replace the battery cables, use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge and length.
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
3. Remove the negative battery cable bolt and the cable from the upper tie bar.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
5. Remove the transaxle stud nut (3) and the negative battery cable (4) from the transaxle stud.
6. Remove the battery cable retainers from the lower radiator support.
7. Remove the negative battery cable from the wiring harness conduit.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the negative battery cable into the wiring harness conduit.
2. Install the battery cable retainers to the lower radiator support.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
3. Install the negative battery cable (4) and the transaxle stud nut (3) to the transaxle stud.
Tighten
Tighten the transaxle stud nut (3) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the negative battery cable bolt and the cable to the upper tie bar.
Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable screw to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
6. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
7. Install the air cleaner assembly.