Battery Positive Cable Replacement Underhood Junction Block to Starter
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. |
- Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the under hood junction
block terminal.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Disconnect the positive cable from the negative cable near the transmission.
- Disconnect the positive battery cable (4) from the starter.
- Remove the battery cable from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Place the battery cable in the vehicle using the original routing.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Connect the positive battery cable (4) to the starter.
Tighten
Tighten the starter terminal nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Tape the positive battery cable to the negative battery cable near the
transmission.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the positive battery cable (1) to the under hood junction block
positive bolt (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt (2) to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
Battery Positive Cable Replacement Battery to Under Hood Junction Block
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. |
- Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.
- Remove the under hood junction block. Refer to
Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement
in Wiring Systems.
- Unseat the cable retainer from the under hood area near the LT shock tower.
- Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Replacement
in Seats.
- Remove the drivers seat assembly. Refer to
Front Seat Replacement - Bucket
in Seats.
- Pull back the carpet and sound insulation padding in order to expose the
battery positive cable. Refer to
Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Release the cable hold down clips in the interior and trunk area to the vehicle.
- Pull the interior to engine compartment grommet from the interior in order
to release the cable.
- Remove the positive cable from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Route the battery cable through the engine compartment pass through and
up to the underhood junction block.
- Seat the grommet from the vehicle interior area.
- Route the battery positive cable along the floor pan of the interior and
trunk area.
- Secure the positive battery cable to the interior area and trunk compartment
clips.
- Position the sound insulation and carpet to the interior. Refer to
Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Install the drivers seat assembly. Refer to
Front Seat Replacement - Bucket
in Seats.
- Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to
Rear Seat Cushion Replacement
in Seats.
- Secure the cable retainer to the under hood area near the LT shock tower.
- Install the under hood junction block. Refer to
Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement
in Wiring Systems.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.
Tighten
Tighten the positive battery terminal bolt (1) to
17 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Connect the negative battery cable (2) to the battery. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.