Battery Positive Cable Replacement 4.2L Engine

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .



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



3. Disconnect the positive cable lead from the junction block (1).
4. Disconnect the battery cable conduit from the conduit retaining clip.
5. Remove the battery positive cable from the conduit.
6. Remove the battery positive cable harness from the fir-tree retainer on the powertrain control module (PCM) bracket.



7. Disconnect the positive cable lead from the starter (1).



8. Disconnect the positive cable lead from the generator (1).
9. Remove the battery positive cable from the vehicle.

1. Position the battery positive cable in the engine compartment.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Install the battery positive cable to the generator and secure with the nut (1).

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




3. Connect the positive cable to the starter and secure the positive cable with the nut (1).

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

4. Install the battery positive cable harness to the fir-tree retainer on the PCM bracket.
5. Install the battery positive cable into the conduit.
6. Connect the battery cable conduit to the conduit retaining clip.



7. Connect the positive cable to the junction block and secure the positive cable with the bolt (1).

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




8. Connect the battery positive cable (4) to the positive battery post.

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

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