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Battery Positive Cable Replacement L61

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1783030 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt (5) and remove the positive battery cable from the battery.
  3. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt (6) at the junction block and remove the cable from the junction block.
  4. Remove the positive battery cable clip (4) from the battery tray.
  5. Remove the tape holding the negative battery cable to the positive battery cable.

    6. Object Number: 1784310 Size: SH
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  7. Remove the positive battery cable nut (1) from the starter solenoid.
  8. Remove the positive battery cable (2) from the starter solenoid.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the positive battery cable.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1784310 Size: SH
  1. Install the positive battery cable.
  2. Raise and the vehicle.
  3. Install the positive battery cable (2) to the starter solenoid.

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

  4. Install the positive battery cable nut (1) to the starter solenoid.

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

  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 1783030 Size: SH
  6. Install the positive battery cable to the junction block and tighten the positive battery cable bolt (6).

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

  7. Install the positive battery cable clip (4) to the battery tray.
  8. Install tape in order to secure the negative battery cable to the positive battery cable.
  9. Position the positive battery cable to the battery.
  10. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt (5).

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

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

Battery Positive Cable Replacement LZ4

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1783030 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt (5) and remove the positive battery cable from the battery.
  3. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt (6) at the junction block and remove the cable from the junction block.
  4. Remove the positive battery cable clip (4) from the battery tray.
  5. Remove the tape holding the negative battery cable to the positive battery cable.

    6. Object Number: 1584682 Size: SH
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  7. Remove the positive battery cable nut (3) from the starter solenoid.
  8. Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the starter solenoid.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the positive battery cable.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1584682 Size: SH
  1. Install the positive battery cable.
  2. Raise and the vehicle.
  3. Install the positive battery cable (1) to the starter solenoid.

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

  4. Install the positive battery cable nut (3) to the starter solenoid.

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

  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 1783030 Size: SH
  6. Install the positive battery cable to the junction block and tighten the positive battery cable bolt (6).

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

  7. Install the positive battery cable clip (4) to the battery tray.
  8. Install tape in order to secure the negative battery cable to the positive battery cable.
  9. Position the positive battery cable to the battery.
  10. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt (5).

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

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