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Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection L26

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 911131  Size: SH
  1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations.
  2. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
  3. Ensure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
  4. Loosen the negative battery cable terminal nut.
  5. Remove the negative battery terminal (2) from the battery.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 911131  Size: SH

    Note: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.

  1. Install the negative battery terminal (2) to the battery.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the negative battery terminal nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  3. Set the clock and program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure for digital radios. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Programming and Setup.

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection LS4

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1616995  Size: SH
  1. Record all of the vehicle's preset radio stations.
  2. Turn OFF all lamps and accessories.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  4. Loosen the negative battery cable terminal nut.
  5. Remove the negative battery cable terminal (3) from the battery.

Installation Procedure

Note: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.


    Object Number: 1616995  Size: SH
  1. Install the negative battery cable terminal (2) to the battery.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Tighten the negative battery cable terminal nut.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  5. Set the clock and program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure. Refer to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation.