Important: 

1. Remove the interior trim moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim to expose the positive battery cable.
2. Position the passenger seat rearward to gain access to the underside of the instrument panel.
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .



4. Disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the battery.



5. Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block.
6. Remove the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.



7. Remove the battery cable retainers (2) from the rocker panel area.



8. Remove the remote positive terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive cable from the underhood fuse block (2).
9. Remove the surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement in Engine Cooling.



10. Disconnect the battery cable retainer from the body side rail.
11. Remove the blower motor to gain access to the battery cable grommet. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.



12. Unseat the battery cable grommet (2) from the cowl panel (3).
13. Carefully remove the battery cable (1) from the vehicle by pulling the cable through the cowl panel (3) and out of the vehicle.

Important: Protect the battery cable with tape prior to inserting through the cowl to prevent cutting of the insulation while installing the cable.

1. Slide the battery cable (1) through the opening in the cowl panel (3).
2. Seat the cable grommet (2) by pressing the grommet into the cowl toward the engine compartment.
3. Install the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.



4. Install the battery cable retainer to the body side rail.
5. Install the surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement in Engine Cooling.




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.

6. Connect the battery positive cable to the underhood fuse block (2).

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LX5

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable to remote positive terminal nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

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L47

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable to remote positive terminal nut to 12 N·m (106 lb in).




7. Route the battery cable (1) along the rocker panel and install the cable retainers (2).
8. Install the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.



9. Connect the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block.

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable to rear fuse block nut (1) to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).




10. Connect the battery positive cable (1) to the battery.

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

11. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
12. Install the interior trim moldings. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.