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Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement LZ4

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
  2. Release the electronic control module (ECM) bracket from the battery cover and set it aside with the ECM still connected. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 1876944  Size: SH
  4. Release the battery cover retaining tabs (2) and remove the battery cover (1).

  5. Object Number: 1876504  Size: SH
  6. Loosen the battery positive cable nut (3) and remove the battery positive cable from the battery.
  7. Remove the battery negative cable ground nut (1) and remove the battery negative cable ground from the body ground stud.

  8. Object Number: 1876759  Size: SH
  9. Remove the battery positive cable junction block nut (1) and remove the battery positive cable from the junction block.

  10. Object Number: 1876767  Size: SH
  11. Remove the engine wiring harness ground bolt (1) and the battery negative cable ground at the rear of the right side cylinder head.
  12. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  13. Object Number: 1876766  Size: SH
  14. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (1) and remove the battery positive cable from the starter solenoid BAT stud.
  15. Remove the battery positive and negative cable from the vehicle.
  16. Transfer the battery current sensor if replacing the battery positive and negative cable. Refer to Battery Current Sensor Replacement.

Installation Procedure

    Note: Route the battery positive and negative cable the same way as originally installed.

  1. Position the battery positive and negative cable to the vehicle.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1876766  Size: SH
  3. Install the positive cable to the starter solenoid BAT stud and install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (1).
  4. Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  5. Lower the vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 1876759  Size: SH
  7. Install the positive cable to the junction block and install the positive cable junction block nut (1).
  8. Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1876767  Size: SH
  9. Install the negative cable ground and engine wiring harness ground bolt (1) at the rear of the right side cylinder head.
  10. Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1876504  Size: SH
  11. Install the negative cable ground to the body ground stud and install the negative cable ground nut (1).
  12. Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  13. Install the positive cable to the battery and install the positive cable nut (3).
  14. Tighten the nut to 5 N·m (45 lb in).

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

  16. Object Number: 1876944  Size: SH
  17. Install the battery cover (1) until the battery cover retaining tabs (2) lock into place.
  18. Position the ECM bracket in place. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement.
  19. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.

Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement LY7

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Release the electronic control module (ECM) bracket from the battery cover and set it aside with the ECM still connected. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 1876944  Size: SH
  3. Release the battery cover retaining tabs (2) and remove the battery cover (1).

  4. Object Number: 1876504  Size: SH
  5. Loosen the battery positive cable nut (3) and remove the battery positive cable from the battery.
  6. Remove the battery negative cable ground nut (1) and remove the battery negative cable ground from the body ground stud.

  7. Object Number: 1876759  Size: SH
  8. Remove the battery positive cable junction block nut (1) and remove the battery positive cable from the junction block.

  9. Object Number: 1884022  Size: SH
  10. Remove the engine wiring harness ground bolt (1) and the battery negative cable ground at the rear of the left side cylinder head.
  11. Remove the battery positive and negative cable bracket bolt (2).
  12. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  13. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3) and remove the battery positive cable from the starter solenoid BAT stud.
  14. Remove the battery positive and negative cable from the vehicle.
  15. Transfer the battery current sensor if replacing the battery positive and negative cable. Refer to Battery Current Sensor Replacement.

Installation Procedure

    Note: Route the battery positive and negative cable the same way as originally installed.

  1. Position the battery positive and negative cable to the vehicle.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1884022  Size: SH
  3. Install the battery positive cable to the starter solenoid BAT stud and install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (1).
  4. Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the battery positive and negative cable bracket bolt (2) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
  7. Install the battery negative cable ground and engine wiring harness ground bolt (1) at the back of the left side cylinder head.
  8. Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1876759  Size: SH
  9. Install the battery positive cable to the junction block and install the battery positive cable junction block nut (1).
  10. Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1876504  Size: SH
  11. Install the battery negative cable ground to the body ground stud and install the battery negative cable ground nut (1).
  12. Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  13. Install the positive cable to the battery and install the positive cable nut (3).
  14. Tighten the nut to 5 N·m (45 lb in).

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

  16. Object Number: 1876944  Size: SH
  17. Align and install the battery cover (1) until the battery cover retaining tabs (2) lock into place.
  18. Position the ECM bracket in place. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement.

Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement LE5

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Release the electronic control module (ECM) bracket from the battery cover and set it aside with the ECM still connected. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 1876944  Size: SH
  3. Release the battery cover retaining tabs (2) and remove the battery cover (1).

  4. Object Number: 1876504  Size: SH
  5. Loosen the positive cable nut (3) and remove the battery positive cable from the battery.
  6. Remove the battery negative cable ground nut (1) and remove the battery negative cable ground from the body ground stud.

  7. Object Number: 1876759  Size: SH
  8. Remove the battery positive cable junction block nut (1) and remove the battery positive cable from the junction block.

  9. Object Number: 1883964  Size: SH
  10. Remove the engine wiring harness ground bolt (1) and the battery negative cable ground at the back of the left side of the engine.
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  12. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (2) and remove the battery positive cable from the starter solenoid BAT stud.
  13. Remove the battery positive and negative cable from the vehicle.
  14. Transfer the battery current sensor if replacing the battery positive and negative cable. Refer to Battery Current Sensor Replacement.

Installation Procedure

    Note: Route the battery positive and negative cable the same way as originally installed.

  1. Position the battery positive and negative cable to the vehicle.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1883964  Size: SH
  3. Install the battery positive cable to the starter solenoid BAT stud and install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (2).
  4. Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the battery negative cable ground and engine wiring harness ground bolt (1) at the back of the left side of the engine.
  7. Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1876759  Size: SH
  8. Install the battery positive cable to the junction block and install the battery positive cable junction block nut (1).
  9. Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1876504  Size: SH
  10. Install the battery negative cable ground to the body ground stud and install the battery negative cable ground nut (1).
  11. Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  12. Install the positive cable to the battery and install the positive cable nut (3).
  13. Tighten the nut to 5 N·m (45 lb in).

  14. Install the negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

  15. Object Number: 1876944  Size: SH
  16. Align and install the battery cover (1) until the battery cover retaining tabs (2) lock into place.
  17. Position the ECM bracket in place. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement.