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Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement (LAU)

Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement (LAU)

Removal Procedure


1. Reposition the ECM and the battery cover.

2. Disconnect the current sensor.

3. Remove the negative battery cable clamp (1) and the left front radiator support ground terminal (2).


4. Remove the battery fuse block cover (1).


5. Remove the battery positive nut (2) from battery fuse block and detach retainer (3) from the battery tray.

6. Remove the secondary air injection pump. See Secondary Air Pump, Replacement

7. Remove the battery positive terminal (4) and nut (1) from the starter solenoid.


8. Remove the battery negative engine block ground bolt (1) and the harness retainer bolt (2).


9. Slide the protective boot (2) and remove the generator nut (3) along with the battery positive terminal (4).


10. Remove the battery positive and negative cable from the vehicle.

Note

Observe how the battery positive and negative cable was routed within the engine compartment.



Installation Procedure


1. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the battery positive terminal (4) and nut (3) to the back of the generator and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft) .


2. Install the battery positive terminal (4) and nut (1) to the starter motor solenoid and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft) .


3. Install the negative battery ground bolt (1) to the engine block and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb ft)


4. Refit the secondary air pump attachment bracket on the engine block. See Secondary Air Pump, Replacement

5. Install the ground terminal (2) to the left front radiator support and tighten to 25 (18 lb ft)


6. Install the battery post negative terminal clamp (1) and tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb ft) .

7. Install the positive battery cable terminal and nut (2) to the battery fuse block. Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft) .


8. Install the battery fuse block cover (1).