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Battery Negative Cable Replacement Engine to Chassis

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 868003  Size: SH
  3. Remove the ground cable from the positive battery cable near the transmission.
  4. Disconnect the ground cable at the rear of the engine (1).
  5. Remove the bolt retaining the ground cable at the side rail (2).
  6. Remove the ground cable from the vehicle, noting the routing for installation.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 868003  Size: SH
  1. Position the ground cable as noted during removal.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the ground cable to side rail bolt (2).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  5. Install the ground cable to the rear of the engine (1).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the ground to engine block nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  7. Tape the ground cable to the wiring harness near the transmission.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Battery Negative Cable Replacement Battery to Battery Tray

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 868001  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery hold down bracket (3).
  4. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 868001  Size: SH
  1. Connect the negative battery cable from the battery hold down bracket (3).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

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