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Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Fig 1: Battery Negative Cable & Components
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Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disconnect the battery current sensor connector.
  2. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
1 Body Harness Terminal Bolt
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
9 N.m (80 lb in)
2 Body Harness Terminal
3 Battery Negative Post Clamp Nut
Tighten 
9 N.m (80 lb in)
4 Battery Negative Frame Ground Nut
Tighten 
22 N.m (16 lb ft)
5 Battery Negative Cable
Procedure 
Transfer the current sensor, noting the location and direction on the cable.