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Battery Cable Replacement Negative

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  2. Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.


    Object Number: 154782  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
  4. Disconnect the body harness from the negative battery cable.
  5. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the floor pan.
  6. Remove the negative battery cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 154782  Size: SH

    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.

    Important: When installing the negative battery cable, be sure that the cable eyelet is installed with the flat side down. Keep the crimped side facing upward.

  1. Connect the body end of the negative battery cable to the floor pan.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

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

  5. Connect the body harness connector to the body harness.
  6. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.

Battery Cable Replacement Positive

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Body and Accessories
  2. Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

  4. Object Number: 154778  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.
  6. Remove the right side garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the right front and rear carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  8. Remove the right sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  9. Remove the battery cable retainers from the rocker panel area.

  10. Object Number: 443867  Size: SH
  11. Remove the retaining nut (1) and disconnect the battery cable from the under hood electrical center.
  12. Disconnect the battery cable retainers at the fender well.

  13. Object Number: 154784  Size: SH
  14. Unseat the battery cable grommet (1) from the cowl area.
  15. Carefully remove the battery cable from the vehicle by pulling cable through the cowl and out of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 154784  Size: SH
  1. Install the battery cable into vehicle. Slide the cable through the opening in the cowl panel and seat the cable grommet (1).

  2. Object Number: 443867  Size: SH

    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. Connect the cable to the under hood electrical center and install the nut (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the positive battery cable bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  5. Connect the cable to the fender well retainers.
  6. Route the cable along the rocker panel and install all of the cable fasteners.

  7. Object Number: 154778  Size: SH
  8. Connect the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the positive battery cable bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  10. Install the right sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  11. Install the right front and rear carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  12. Install the right side garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  14. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.