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Battery Positive Cable Replacement 4.2L Engine

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 899613  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the battery positive cable (4) from the battery.

  4. Object Number: 759304  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the positive cable lead from the junction block (1).
  6. Disconnect the battery cable conduit from the conduit retaining clip.
  7. Remove the battery positive cable from the conduit.
  8. Remove the battery positive cable harness from the fir-tree retainer on the powertrain control module (PCM) bracket.

  9. Object Number: 754358  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the positive cable lead from the starter (1).

  11. Object Number: 754357  Size: SH
  12. Disconnect the positive cable lead from the generator (1).
  13. Remove the battery positive cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the battery positive cable in the engine compartment.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 754357  Size: SH
  3. Install the battery positive cable to the generator and secure with the nut (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 754358  Size: SH
  5. Connect the positive cable to the starter and secure the positive cable with the nut (1).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  7. Install the battery positive cable harness to the fir-tree retainer on the PCM bracket.
  8. Install the battery positive cable into the conduit.
  9. Connect the battery cable conduit to the conduit retaining clip.

  10. Object Number: 759304  Size: SH
  11. Connect the positive cable to the junction block and secure the positive cable with the bolt (1).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 899613  Size: SH
  13. Connect the battery positive cable (4) to the positive battery post.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the battery positive bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

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

Battery Positive Cable Replacement 5.3L Engine

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 899613  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (5). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable (4).
  3. Loosen the positive terminal bolt (1) that secures the harness to the junction block.

  4. Object Number: 899614  Size: SH
  5. Reposition the generator cable boot (1).
  6. Remove the generator cable nut (2).
  7. Remove the generator cable lead (3).
  8. Open the clips on the retaining brackets.

  9. Object Number: 898127  Size: SH
  10. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.

  11. Object Number: 899616  Size: SH
  12. Remove the battery cable channel bolt.
  13. Remove the battery cable channel.
  14. Remove the battery cable from the channel.

  15. Object Number: 899617  Size: SH
  16. Remove the positive cable lead nut (2) from the starter.
  17. Remove the positive cable lead (1).
  18. Remove the cable clip (3) from the bracket.
  19. Remove the battery cable from the conduit.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the battery cable to the conduit.

  2. Object Number: 899617  Size: SH
  3. Install the cable clip (3) to the bracket.
  4. Install the positive cable lead (1).
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the positive cable lead nut (2) to the starter.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 899616  Size: SH
  8. Install the battery cable to the channel.
  9. Install the battery cable channel.
  10. Install the battery cable channel bolt.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the battery cable channel bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 898127  Size: SH
  12. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.

  13. Object Number: 899614  Size: SH
  14. Install the generator cable lead (3).
  15. Install the generator cable nut (2).
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  17. Position the generator cable boot (1).
  18. Close the clips on the retaining brackets.

  19. Object Number: 899613  Size: SH
  20. Tighten the positive terminal bolt (1) that secures the harness to the junction block.
  21. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  22. Connect the positive battery cable (4).
  23. Tighten
    Tighten the positive cable to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  24. Connect the negative battery cable (5). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .