Battery Negative Cable Replacement 3.8L Engine

1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
2. Remove the ground terminal bolt on the wheelhouse.



3. Remove the battery cable clip from the accumulator bracket.



4. Remove the negative cable nut at the engine block stud.
5. Remove the negative cable from the engine block stud.
6. Remove the negative cable from the vehicle.

1. Install the negative cable to the vehicle.
2. Install the negative cable onto the engine block stud.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the negative cable nut to the engine block stud.

Tighten
Tighten the negative cable nut to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).




4. Install the battery cable clip to the accumulator bracket.



5. Position the ground lead.
6. Install the ground terminal bolt to the wheelhouse.

Tighten
Tighten the ground terminal bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

7. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Battery Negative Cable Replacement 5.7L Engine

1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
2. Remove the ground terminal bolt.



3. Remove the battery cable clip from the accumulator bracket.



4. Remove the ground lead bolt (1) at the engine block.
5. Remove the negative cable from the harness conduit.

1. Install the negative cable to the harness conduit.
2. Position the ground lead (2).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the ground lead bolt (1) at the engine block.

Tighten
Tighten the ground lead bolt to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).




4. Install the battery cable clip to the accumulator bracket.



5. Position the ground lead.
6. Install the ground terminal bolt to the wheelhouse.

Tighten
Tighten the ground terminal bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

7. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .