Auxiliary Battery Positive Cable Replacement 6.6L (LLY) Engine

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.

1. Disconnect the auxiliary battery negative cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Unsnap the positive battery cable cap.
3. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1).
4. Remove the auxiliary battery cable clip from the fender wheelhouse inner panel.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



6. Remove the cable clip bolt (5) at the frame.
7. Remove the auxiliary battery negative cable bolt (4).
8. Remove the battery cable retainer nut (6) and the retainer.
9. Remove the battery positive cable from the retainer.
10. Remove the positive battery cable nut (7).
11. Remove the positive battery cable lead (8) from the starter.
12. Remove the auxiliary battery cable.

1. Install the auxiliary battery cable.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the positive battery cable lead (8) to the starter.
3. Install the positive battery cable nut (7).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

4. Install the battery positive cable to the retainer.
5. Install the battery cable retainer nut (6) and the retainer.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

6. Install the auxiliary battery negative cable bolt (4).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

7. Install the cable clip bolt (5) to the frame.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 21 N·m (16 lb ft).




8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the auxiliary battery cable clip to the fender wheelhouse inner panel.
10. Connect the positive battery cable (1).

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

11. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
12. Connect the auxiliary battery negative cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .