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Battery Positive Cable Replacement LNJ

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
   • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.


    Object Number: 1822579 Size: SH
  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  2. Remove the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) cover.

    3. Object Number: 1822582 Size: SH
  3. Remove the positive battery cable terminal nut (1) from the UBEC stud.
  4. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (2) from the UBEC stud.

    5. Object Number: 1822394 Size: SH
  5. Remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) from the battery tray support bracket.
  7. Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip on the side of the battery tray support bracket.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    9. Object Number: 1916156 Size: SH
  9. Remove the positive battery cable terminal to starter solenoid nut (1).
  10. Remove the positive battery cable lead (2) from the starter solenoid.
  11. Remove the battery cable retainer (4) from the transaxle selector cable bracket.
  12. Cut the tape and remove the positive battery cable from the wire loom.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1916156 Size: SH
  1. Install the positive battery cable to the wire loom and re-tape the loom.
  2. Install the battery cable retainer (4) to the transaxle selector cable bracket.
  3. Install the positive battery cable lead (2) to the starter solenoid.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the positive battery cable terminal to starter solenoid nut (1).

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

  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 1822394 Size: SH
  6. Connect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) to the battery tray support bracket.
  7. Connect the positive and negative battery cable clip to the side of the battery tray support bracket.
  8. Install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .

    9. Object Number: 1822582 Size: SH
  9. Install the positive battery cable terminal (2) to the UBEC stud.
  10. Install the positive battery cable terminal nut (1) to the UBEC stud.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1822579 Size: SH
  11. Install the UBEC cover.
  12. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .

Battery Positive Cable Replacement LY7

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
   • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.


    Object Number: 1822579 Size: SH
  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  2. Remove the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) cover.

    3. Object Number: 1822582 Size: SH
  3. Remove the positive battery cable terminal nut (1) from the UBEC stud.
  4. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (2) from the UBEC stud.

    5. Object Number: 1822394 Size: SH
  5. Remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) from the battery tray support bracket.
  7. Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip on the side of the battery tray support bracket.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    9. Object Number: 1916167 Size: SH
  9. Remove the positive battery cable terminal to starter solenoid nut (1).
  10. Remove the battery cable clips (1 and 4) from the engine.
  11. Remove the battery cable clip (3) from the transaxle.
  12. Remove the generator wiring lead (6) from the starter solenoid.
  13. Remove the positive battery cable lead from the starter solenoid.
  14. Cut the tape and remove the positive battery cable from the wire loom.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1916167 Size: SH
  1. Install the positive battery cable to the wire loom and re-tape the loom.
  2. Install the positive battery cable lead to the starter solenoid.
  3. Install the generator wiring lead (6) to the starter solenoid.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the positive battery cable terminal to starter solenoid nut (1).

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

  5. Install the battery cable clip (3) to the transaxle.
  6. Install the battery cable clips (1 and 4) to the engine.
  7. Lower the vehicle.

    8. Object Number: 1822394 Size: SH
  8. Connect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) to the battery tray support bracket.
  9. Connect the positive and negative battery cable clip to the side of the battery tray support bracket.
  10. Install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .

    11. Object Number: 1822582 Size: SH
  11. Install the positive battery cable terminal (2) to the UBEC stud.
  12. Install the positive battery cable terminal nut (1) to the UBEC stud.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1822579 Size: SH
  13. Install the UBEC cover.
  14. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .