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Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Single Battery

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 832902  Size: SH
  1. Record the customer's pre-set radio stations.
  2. Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
  3. Turn the ignition OFF.
  4. Loosen the negative battery cable bolt.
  5. Remove the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

Important: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal bolt flange and battery cable end.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 832902  Size: SH
  1. Install the negative battery cable.
  2. Tighten the negative battery cable bolt.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  4. Re-set the customer's radio stations.

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Auxiliary Battery

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 847271  Size: SH
  1. Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Loosen the negative battery cable bolt.
  4. Remove the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

Important: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal bolt flange and battery cable end.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 847271  Size: SH
  1. Install the negative battery cable.
  2. Tighten the negative battery cable bolt.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).