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Battery Cable LT1

Removal Procedure

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.

Negative Battery Cable

  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 43680 Size: SH
  2. Remove the following components from the wheelhouse stud:
    3. • The negative cable-to-ground nut
    • The ground lead (1) from the stud
  3. Raise the vehicle. Suitably support the vehicle. Refer to section 0A.

    4. Object Number: 165219 Size: SH
  4. Open the cable clip by the air conditioning compressor.
  5. Remove the negative cable from the clip.
  6. Remove the negative cable to engine block ground nut from the engine block stud. This is located just behind the air conditioning compressor.
  7. Remove the negative cable from the conduit.

Positive Battery Cable

  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 43680 Size: SH
  2. Remove the following components from the wheelhouse stud.
    3. • Open the junction block cover.
    • Remove the cable-to-junction block nut from the stud.
    • Remove the positive lead (2) from the positive terminal stud.

    Object Number: 165233 Size: SH
  3. Remove the positive cable from the generator.
    4. • Move the boot covering the connection.
    • Remove the positive cable to generator bolt.
    • Remove the positive cable.
  4. Raise the vehicle. Suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Section 0A.

    5. Object Number: 165219 Size: SH
  5. Open the cable clip by the air conditioning compressor:
  6. Remove the positive cable from the engine block stud:
    7. • Remove the negative cable nut.
    • Remove the harness clip and positive cable.

    Object Number: 165225 Size: SH
  7. Remove the positive cable from the starter solenoid:
    8. • Remove the positive cable to starter nut.
    • Remove the positive cable.

Installation Procedure

Negative Battery Cable

  1. Install the negative cable to the conduit.
  2. Install the negative cable to the engine block stud.
  3. Install the negative cable to engine block ground nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

    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.


    Object Number: 165219 Size: SH
  4. Install the negative cable to the clip by the air conditioning compressor.
  5. Snap the cable clip closed.
  6. Lower the vehicle.

    7. Object Number: 43680 Size: SH
  7. Install the ground lead (1) to the wheelhouse stud.
  8. Install the nut.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 6 N·m (53 lb in.).

  9. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Positive Battery Cable


    Object Number: 165225 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.

  1. Install the positive cable to the starter solenoid switch:
    2. • Install the positive cable.
    • Install the cable to starter nut.

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

  2. Install the positive cable and the harness clip to the engine block stud:
    3. • Install the positive cable.
    • Install the clip.
    • Install the battery cable nut.

    Tighten
    Tighten the cable nut to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 165219 Size: SH
  3. Install the positive cable into the clip:
    4. • Install the positive cable.
    • Snap the clip closed.
    • Lower the vehicle.

    Object Number: 165233 Size: SH
  4. Install the positive cable to the generator:
    5. • Install the positive cable.
    • Install the nut.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

    • Carefully slide the boot over the positive cable and generator connection.

    Object Number: 43680 Size: SH
  5. Install the positive lead to the junction block stud:
    6. • Install the lead.
    • Install the nut.

    Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

    • Close the junction block cover.
  6. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Battery Cable L36

Removal Procedure

Negative Cable

  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 43680 Size: SH
  2. Remove the negative cable to ground nut.
  3. Remove the negative lead (1) from the wheelhouse stud

    4. Object Number: 165234 Size: SH
  4. Remove the negative battery cable from the clip on the accumulator bracket.

    5. Object Number: 43679 Size: SH
  5. Remove the negative battery cable nut from the engine block stud.
  6. Remove the negative battery cable.

Removal Procedure

Positive Cable

  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 43680 Size: SH
  2. Remove the positive lead (2) from the junction block:
    3. • Open the block cover.
    • Remove the junction block nut from the wheelhouse stud.
    • Remove the positive cable from the stud.

    Object Number: 43670 Size: SH
  3. Remove the positive cable from the generator:
    4. • Move the boot covering the connection.
    • Remove the generator nut.
    • Remove the positive cable.
  4. Remove the positive cable from the engine lift bracket.
  5. Remove the positive cable from the clips at the cooling fans.
  6. Raise the vehicle. Suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Section 0A.
  7. Remove the positive cable from the cable clip at the power steering reservoir.

    8. Object Number: 43679 Size: SH
  8. Remove the positive cable from the engine mount stud:
    9. • Remove the cable clip nut.
    • Remove the harness clamp from the stud.
    • Remove the RF (Radio Frequency) ground strap.
    • Remove the cable.

    Object Number: 43681 Size: SH
  9. Remove the positive cable (1) from the starter solenoid:
    10. • Remove the cable to starter nut.
    • Remove the positive cable.
  10. Remove the positive cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Negative Cable

  1. Install the negative battery cable.

    2. Object Number: 43679 Size: SH
  2. Install the negative battery cable nut to the engine block stud.

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

    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.


    Object Number: 165234 Size: SH
  3. Install the negative battery cable to the clip on the accumulator bracket.

    4. Object Number: 43680 Size: SH
  4. Install the negative lead (1) to the wheelhouse stud.
  5. Install the negative cable to ground nut.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the ground nut to 6 N·m (53 lb in.).

  6. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the positive battery cable to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 43681 Size: SH
  2. Install the positive cable (1) to the starter solenoid:
    3. • Install the positive cable.
    • Install the cable to starter nut.

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

    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.


    Object Number: 43679 Size: SH
  3. Install the positive cable to the engine mount stud:
    4. • Install the cable.
    • Install the RF (Radio Ferquency) ground strap.
    • Install the harness clamp to the stud.
    • Install the cable clip nut.

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

  4. Install the positive cable to the cable clip at the power steering reservoir.
  5. Lower the vehicle
  6. Install the positive cable to the clips at the cooling fans.
  7. Install the positive cable to the engine lift bracket.

    8. Object Number: 43670 Size: SH
  8. Install the positive cable to the generator:
    9. • Install the positive cable.
    • Install the generator nut.

    Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  9. Slide the boot over the positive cable and the generator connection.

    10. Object Number: 43680 Size: SH
  10. Install the positive lead (2) to the junction block:
    11. • Install the positive cable to the stud.
    • Install the junction block nut to the wheelhouse stud.

    Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 6 N·m (53 lb in.).

    • Close the block cover.
  11. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .