Battery Negative Cable Replacement. Chevrolet PJJ 2000

For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Cut the tape holding the 2 cables together at the retainer on the battery tray.
3. Cut the tape holding the 2 cables together near the transmission electrical plug.
4. Remove the engine wire harness retainer nut at the rear of the engine.
5. Position the wire retainer aside.
6. Remove the negative battery cable ground stud from the engine block.
7. Remove the negative battery cable.

### Installation Procedure

1. Position the new cable in the vehicle.

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.

2. Install the ground stud through the negative cable and into the engine block.

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

3. Position the engine wire harness retainer onto the ground stud.
4. Install the retainer onto the stud.

Tighten
Tighten the retainer nut to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

5. Tape the cables together at the battery tray.
6. Tape the cables together at the transmission electrical plug.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.