Battery Negative Cable Replacement LH2 with Top Post

Removal Procedure

Note: 

•	Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.



2. Disconnect the I/P harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor (2).



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 and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.



6. Remove the bolt (2) securing the negative battery cable (1) to the engine block.
7. Remove the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the negative battery cable to the engine.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




2. Install the bolt (2) securing the negative battery cable (1) to the engine block and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
3. Lower the vehicle.



4. Install the bolt (2) securing the negative battery cable (1) to the shock tower and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
5. Connect the cable retaining clip (4) to the stud (3) on the shock tower.



6. Connect the I/P harness electrical connector (1)) to the battery current sensor (2).
7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Battery Negative Cable Replacement LC3

Removal Procedure

Note: 

•	Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the left side engine compartment sight shield.
3. Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.
4. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor.



5. Disconnect the cable retaining clip from the stud on the shock tower.
6. Remove the bolt securing the negative battery cable (2) to the shock tower.



7. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the negative battery cable.
8. Disconnect the cable retaining clips from the engine bracket.



9. Remove the bolt securing the negative battery cable to the engine block.
10. Remove the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the negative battery cable to the engine.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




2. Install the bolt securing the negative battery cable to the engine block and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).



3. Connect the cable retaining clips to the engine bracket.
4. Connect the instrument panel harness connector to the negative battery cable.



5. Install the bolt securing the negative battery cable (2) to the shock tower and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
6. Connect the cable retaining clip to the stud on the shock tower.



7. Connect the I/P harness electrical connector (1) to the battery current sensor.
8. Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.
9. Install the left side engine compartment sight shield.
10. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Battery Negative Cable Replacement LH2 With Side Post

Removal Procedure

Note: 

•	Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.

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. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor.



4. Disconnect the cable retaining clip from the stud on the shock tower.
5. Remove the bolt securing the negative battery cable to the shock tower.



6. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the negative battery cable.
7. Disconnect the cable retaining clips from the engine bracket.



8. Remove the bolt securing the negative battery cable to the engine block.
9. Remove the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the negative battery cable to the engine.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




2. Install the bolt securing the negative battery cable to the engine block and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).



3. Connect the cable retaining clips to the engine bracket.
4. Connect the instrument panel harness connector to the negative battery cable.



5. Install the bolt securing the negative battery cable to the shock tower and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
6. Connect the cable retaining clip to the stud on the shock tower.



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

Battery Negative Cable Replacement LY7, LLT With Top Post

Removal Procedure

Note: 

•	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. Disconnect the I/P harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor (2).



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. 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

1. Position the negative battery cable.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the bolt (2) securing the negative battery cable (1) to the engine block and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).



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 and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).



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.

Battery Negative Cable Replacement LY7 With Side Post

Removal Procedure

Note: 

•	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. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor.



3. Remove the bolt (1) securing the negative battery cable to the side rail.
4. Disconnect the body harness connector (3) from the negative battery cable.



5. Remove the stud securing the negative battery cable to the engine block.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure

1. Install and position the negative battery cable.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the negative battery cable to engine block stud and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).



3. Install the bolt (1) securing the negative battery cable to the side rail and tighten to 36 N·m (27 lb ft).
4. Connect the body harness connector (3) to the negative battery cable.



5. Connect the I/P harness electrical connector (1) to the battery current sensor.
6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.