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Battery Positive Cable Replacement LHD

Removal Procedure

    • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
    • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

  2. Object Number: 772424  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.

  4. Object Number: 785724  Size: SH
  5. Depress the tabs in order to remove the underhood fuse block cover from the underhood fuse block.

  6. Object Number: 772415  Size: SH
  7. Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the underhood fuse block.
  8. Remove the starter heat shield. Refer to Starter Shield Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 772400  Size: SH
  10. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
  11. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive lead (2) from the generator.

  12. Object Number: 772398  Size: SH
  13. Remove the starter terminal nut (2) and disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the starter.
  14. Lower the vehicle.

  15. Object Number: 772431  Size: SH
  16. Disconnect the cable harness clip (2) from the lift bracket.
  17. Remove the battery positive cable (1) from the engine.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 772431  Size: SH
  1. Position the battery positive cable (1) to the engine.
  2. Connect the cable harness clip (2) to the lift bracket.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 772398  Size: SH
  5. Connect the battery positive cable (1) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut (2).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the battery positive cable to starter terminal nut to 12.5 N·m (111 lb in).


    Object Number: 772400  Size: SH
  7. Connect the battery positive lead (2) to the generator and install the generator output BAT terminal nut (1).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the generator output BAT terminal nut to 12.5 N·m (111 lb in).

  9. Press the protective boot on to the generator output BAT terminal.
  10. Install the starter heat shield. Refer to Starter Shield Replacement .
  11. Lower the vehicle.

  12. Object Number: 772415  Size: SH
  13. Install the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the underhood fuse block.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the battery positive cable to underhood fuse block nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 785724  Size: SH
  15. Install the underhood fuse block cover to the underhood fuse block.

  16. Object Number: 772424  Size: SH
  17. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the battery cable to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  19. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Battery Positive Cable Replacement RHD

Removal Procedure

    • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
    • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

  2. Object Number: 772422  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.

  4. Object Number: 786960  Size: SH
  5. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the retaining feature of the underhood fuse block cover.

  6. Object Number: 785724  Size: SH
  7. Depress the tabs in order to remove the underhood fuse block cover from the underhood fuse block.

  8. Object Number: 772415  Size: SH
  9. Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the underhood fuse block.
  10. Remove the starter heat shield. Refer to Starter Shield Replacement .

  11. Object Number: 772400  Size: SH
  12. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
  13. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive lead (2) from the generator.

  14. Object Number: 772398  Size: SH
  15. Remove the starter terminal nut (2) and disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the starter.
  16. Lower the vehicle.

  17. Object Number: 772436  Size: SH
  18. Disconnect the cable harness clip (2) from the lift bracket.

  19. Object Number: 772440  Size: SH
  20. Disconnect the cable harness clips (2) from the rear bracket and vent housing.
  21. Remove the battery positive cable (1) from the engine.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 772440  Size: SH
  1. Position the battery positive cable (1) to the engine.
  2. Connect the cable harness clips (2) to the rear bracket and vent housing.


    Object Number: 772436  Size: SH
  3. Connect the cable harness clip (2) to the lift bracket.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 772398  Size: SH
  6. Connect the battery positive cable (1) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut (2).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the battery positive cable to starter terminal nut to 12.5 N·m (111 lb in).


    Object Number: 772400  Size: SH
  8. Connect the battery positive lead (2) to the generator and install the generator output BAT terminal nut (1).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the generator output BAT terminal nut to 12.5 N·m (111 lb in).

  10. Press the protective boot on to the generator output BAT terminal.
  11. Install the starter heat shield. Refer to Starter Shield Replacement .
  12. Lower the vehicle.

  13. Object Number: 772415  Size: SH
  14. Install the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the underhood fuse block.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the battery positive cable to underhood fuse block nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 785724  Size: SH
  16. Install the underhood fuse block cover to the underhood fuse block.

  17. Object Number: 786960  Size: SH
  18. Position the surge tank inlet hose to the retaining feature of the underhood fuse block cover.

  19. Object Number: 772422  Size: SH
  20. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.
  21. Tighten
    Tighten the battery cable to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  22. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .