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Battery Negative Cable Replacement LY7 (LHD)

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • 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 as the original cable.


    Object Number: 1863294 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the negative battery cable electrical connector (4).
  3. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the battery current sensor (2).

    4. Object Number: 1863299 Size: SH
  4. Remove the negative battery cable ground bolt (3).
  5. Remove the negative battery cable clip (1) from the strut tower stud.

    6. Object Number: 1522523 Size: SH
  6. Remove the negative cable ground stud at the cylinder head.
  7. Remove the negative battery cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1522523 Size: SH
  1. Position the negative cable to the cylinder head.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the negative battery cable ground stud.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the stud to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1863299 Size: SH
  3. Install the negative battery cable clip (1) to the strut tower stud and position the cable ground.
  4. Install the negative battery cable ground bolt (3).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1863294 Size: SH
  5. Connect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (3) to the battery current sensor (2).
  6. Connect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the negative battery cable electrical connector (4).
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Battery Negative Cable Replacement LY7 (RHD)

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • 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 as the original cable.


    Object Number: 1863313 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the negative battery cable electrical connector (1).

    4. Object Number: 1863281 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the battery current sensor.

    5. Object Number: 1863316 Size: SH
  5. Remove the negative battery cable ground bolt (2).

    6. Object Number: 1863322 Size: SH
  6. Remove the negative cable ground bolt (1) at the cylinder head.
  7. Remove the negative battery cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1863322 Size: SH
  1. Position the negative cable to the cylinder head.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the negative battery cable ground bolt (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1863316 Size: SH
  3. Position the negative battery cable (1) to the strut tower.
  4. Install the negative battery cable ground bolt (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1863281 Size: SH
  5. Connect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the battery current sensor.

    6. Object Number: 1863313 Size: SH
  6. Connect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the negative battery cable electrical connector (1).
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  8. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .

Battery Negative Cable Replacement LH2 (LHD)

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • 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.


    Object Number: 1863299 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  3. Remove the negative battery cable ground bolt (3).
  4. Remove the negative battery cable clip (1) from the strut tower stud.

    5. Object Number: 1863292 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor (2).
  6. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the negative battery cable electrical connector (3).

    7. Object Number: 1863599 Size: SH
  7. Remove the negative battery cable ground bolt (1) from the cylinder head.

    8. Object Number: 1863704 Size: SH
  8. Remove the negative battery cable clip from the engine wiring harness bracket.
  9. Remove the negative battery cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1863704 Size: SH
  1. Install the negative battery cable to the vehicle.
  2. Install the negative battery cable clip to the engine wiring harness bracket.

    3. Object Number: 1863599 Size: SH
  3. Position the negative battery cable to the cylinder head.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the negative battery cable ground bolt (1) to the cylinder head.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1863292 Size: SH
  5. Connect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the negative battery cable electrical connector (3).
  6. Connect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the battery current sensor (2).

    7. Object Number: 1863299 Size: SH
  7. Install the negative battery cable clip (1) to the strut tower stud.
  8. Install the negative battery cable ground bolt (3).

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  9. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Battery Negative Cable Replacement LH2 (RHD)

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • 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.


    Object Number: 1863316 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the negative battery cable ground bolt (2).

    3. Object Number: 1863281 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the battery current sensor (1).

    4. Object Number: 1863313 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the negative battery cable electrical connector (1).

    5. Object Number: 1863707 Size: SH
  5. Remove the negative battery cable ground bolt from the cylinder head.
  6. Remove the negative battery cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1863707 Size: SH
  1. Install the negative battery cable to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Position the negative battery cable to the cylinder head and install the ground bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1863313 Size: SH
  3. Connect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the negative battery cable electrical connector (1).

    4. Object Number: 1863281 Size: SH
  4. Connect the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the battery current sensor (1).

    5. Object Number: 1863316 Size: SH
  5. Position the negative battery cable and install the negative battery cable ground bolt (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

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

Battery Negative Cable Replacement LH2(LHD) with Top Post

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • 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.


    Object Number: 2001603 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

    2. Object Number: 2001856 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the I/P harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor (2).

    3. Object Number: 2001854 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the cable retaining clip (4) from the stud (3) on the shock tower.
  4. Remove the bolt (1) securing the negative battery cable (2) to the shock tower.
  5. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the cable retaining clips from the engine bracket.

    7. Object Number: 2001852 Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolt (2) securing the negative battery cable (1) to the engine block.
  8. Remove the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the negative battery cable to the engine.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2001852 Size: SH
  2. Install the bolt (2) securing the negative battery cable (1) to the engine block.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Connect the cable retaining clips to the engine bracket.

    4. Object Number: 2001854 Size: SH
  4. Install the bolt (2) securing the negative battery cable (1) to the shock tower.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Connect the cable retaining clip (4) to the stud (3) on the shock tower.

    6. Object Number: 2001856 Size: SH
  6. Connect the I/P harness electrical connector (1)) to the battery current sensor (2).
  7. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Battery Negative Cable Replacement LY7 and LLT(LHD) With Top Post

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • 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 as the original cable.

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

    2. Object Number: 2001856 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the I/P harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor (2).

    3. Object Number: 2001854 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the cable retaining clip (4) from the stud (3) on the shock tower.
  4. Remove the bolt (1) securing the negative battery cable (2) to the shock tower.
  5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    6. Object Number: 2001851 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolt (2) securing the negative battery cable (1) to the engine block.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2001851 Size: SH
  1. Position the negative battery cable.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the bolt (2) securing the negative battery cable (1) to the engine block.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 2001854 Size: SH
  3. Connect the cable retaining clip (4) from the stud (3) on the shock tower.
  4. Install the bolt (1) securing the negative battery cable (2) to the shock tower.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 2001856 Size: SH
  5. Connect the I/P harness electrical connector (1) to the battery current sensor (2).
  6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .