Important: When replacing battery cables be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge, length, and that follow the same routing.

Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

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



2. Remove the negative battery cable bolt and the negative battery cable from the frame rail near the underhood accessory wiring junction block.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
4. Remove the front lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.



5. Remove the transaxle stud nut and the battery ground (negative) cable from the transaxle stud.



6. Remove the battery cable wiring harness from the wiring harness retainers.
7. Remove the negative battery cable from the wiring harness conduit.

1. Install the negative battery cable into the wiring harness conduit.



2. Install the battery cable wiring harness to the wiring harness retainers.




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.

3. Install the battery ground cable and the transaxle stud nut to the transaxle stud.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle stud nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the front lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
5. Lower the vehicle.



6. Connect the negative battery cable and the negative battery cable bolt to the frame rail near the underhood accessory wiring junction block.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

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