Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement.
- Remove the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
- Remove the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
- Remove the negative battery cable.
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.
Installation Procedure
- Install the negative battery cable.
- Position the negative cable and forward lamp wiring harness ring terminals to the frame.
- Install the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
- Position the negative cable and engine wiring harness ring terminals to the engine block. Position the anti-rotation tab on the negative cable in the correct location.
- Install the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
- Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the negative cable clip to the positive cable clip.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Insert the anti-rotation tab on the forward lamp wiring harness into the hole in the frame.
Tighten
Tighten the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
