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Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection LHD

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1863302  Size: SH
  1. Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Remove the negative battery cable cover, if necessary.
  4. Loosen the negative battery cable bolt.
  5. Remove the negative battery cable (1) from the battery.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1863302  Size: SH

    Important: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal , the battery cable bolt, and the battery cable.

  1. Position the negative battery cable (1) to the battery.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Tighten the negative battery cable bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  5. Install the negative battery cable cover, if necessary.
  6. Perform the power sunroof calibration, if required:
  7. 4.1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    4.2. Turn the power sunroof switch to the closed position. After the sunroof fully closes and the motor stops, press and hold in the switch for 3 seconds.
    4.3. Turn the power sunroof switch to the tilt position. After the sunroof reaches the tilt position and the motor stops, press and hold in the switch for 3 seconds.
    4.4. Turn the power sunroof switch to the full open position. After the sunroof is fully open and the motor stops, press and hold in the switch for 3 seconds.
    4.5. Turn the power sunroof switch to the closed position. After the sunroof fully closes and the motor stops, press and hold in the switch for 3 seconds.
  8. Perform the power windows calibration:
  9. 5.1. Repeat these steps for each window.
    5.2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    5.3. Press the power window switch to the down position. After the window is in the full down position, press and hold the switch in the down position for 3 seconds.
    5.4. Press the power window switch to the up position. After the window is in the full up position, press and hold the switch in the up position for 3 seconds.
  10. Perform the heat and A/C control head calibration:
  11. 6.1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    6.2. Simultaneously press the AUTO and OFF buttons, located on the heat and A/C control head, for at least 5 seconds.
    6.3. After initiation, the stepper motors will cycle from one stop to the other. You may hear the motors cycling while calibrating.
  12. Relearn the tire pressure sensor system, if necessary. Refer to Tire Pressure Sensor Learn .

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection RHD

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1863279  Size: SH
  1. Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Remove the negative battery cable cover, if necessary.
  4. Loosen the negative battery cable bolt.
  5. Remove the negative battery cable (1) from the battery.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1863279  Size: SH

    Important: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal , the battery cable bolt, and the battery cable.

  1. Position the negative battery cable (1) to the battery.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Tighten the negative battery cable bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  5. Install the negative battery cable cover, if necessary.
  6. Perform the power sunroof calibration, if required:
  7. 4.1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    4.2. Turn the power sunroof switch to the closed position. After the sunroof fully closes and the motor stops, press and hold in the switch for 3 seconds.
    4.3. Turn the power sunroof switch to the tilt position. After the sunroof reaches the tilt position and the motor stops, press and hold in the switch for 3 seconds.
    4.4. Turn the power sunroof switch to the full open position. After the sunroof is fully open and the motor stops, press and hold in the switch for 3 seconds.
    4.5. Turn the power sunroof switch to the closed position. After the sunroof fully closes and the motor stops, press and hold in the switch for 3 seconds.
  8. Perform the power windows calibration:
  9. 5.1. Repeat these steps for each window.
    5.2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    5.3. Press the power window switch to the down position. After the window is in the full down position, press and hold the switch in the down position for 3 seconds.
    5.4. Press the power window switch to the up position. After the window is in the full up position, press and hold the switch in the up position for 3 seconds.
  10. Perform the heat and A/C control head calibration:
  11. 6.1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    6.2. Simultaneously press the AUTO and OFF buttons, located on the heat and A/C control head, for at least 5 seconds.
    6.3. After initiation, the stepper motors will cycle from one stop to the other. You may hear the motors cycling while calibrating.
  12. Relearn the tire pressure sensor system, if necessary. Refer to Tire Pressure Sensor Learn .

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection LHD Top Post

Removal Procedure

Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

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

  1. Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.

  4. Object Number: 2001603  Size: SH
  5. Rotate the cover (3) in order release the clamp locking lever (2).
  6. Remove the clamp from the battery (1)

Connect Procedure


    Object Number: 2001603  Size: SH
  1. Connect the battery negative cable clamp to the battery (1).
  2. Rotate the clamp locking lever (2) into the locking position.
  3. Position the cover (3) over the clamp.
  4. Power sunroof calibration:
  5. 4.1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    4.2. Turn the power sunroof switch to the closed position. After the sunroof fully closes and the motor stops, press and hold in the switch for 3 seconds.
    4.3. Turn the power sunroof switch to the tilt position. After the sunroof reaches the tilt position and the motor stops, press and hold in the switch for 3 seconds.
    4.4. Turn the power sunroof switch to the full open position. After the sunroof is fully open and the motor stops, press and hold in the switch for 3 seconds.
    4.5. Turn the power sunroof switch to the closed position. After the sunroof fully closes and the motor stops, press and hold in the switch for 3 seconds.
  6. Power windows calibration:
  7. 5.1. Repeat these steps for each window.
    5.2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    5.3. Press the power window switch to the down position. After the window is in the full down position, press and hold the switch in the down position for 3 seconds.
    5.4. Press the power window switch to the up position. After the window is in the full up position, press and hold the switch in the up position for 3 seconds.
  8. Heat and A/C control head calibration:
  9. 6.1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    6.2. Simultaneously press the AUTO and OFF buttons, located on the heat and A/C control head, for at least 5 seconds.
    6.3. After initiation, the stepper motors will cycle from one stop to the other. You may hear the motors cycling while calibrating.
  10. Relearn the tire pressure sensor system, if necessary. Refer to Tire Pressure Sensor Learn .