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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Note: 

   • 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.


    Object Number: 1861038  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
  3. Open the accessory wiring junction block cover (1).
  4. Remove the accessory wiring junction block nut (2).
  5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (3) from the stud.
  6. Remove the battery positive junction block cable terminal (4) from the stud.

  7. Object Number: 1861223  Size: SH
  8. Remove the battery positive junction block cable clips (1) from the power steering reservoir bracket.

  9. Object Number: 1861163  Size: SH
  10. Reposition the battery positive junction block cable boot (1).
  11. Remove the battery positive junction block cable to generator nut (3).
  12. Remove the battery positive junction block cable terminal (3) from the generator stud.

  13. Object Number: 1861146  Size: SH
  14. Remove the left catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side.
  15. Remove the starter heat shield bolt and shield.

  16. Object Number: 1861148  Size: SH
  17. Remove the battery positive junction block cable clip (1) from the engine block.
  18. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3).
  19. Remove the battery positive junction block cable terminal (2) from the starter.

  20. Object Number: 1861224  Size: SH
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Remove the battery positive junction block cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1861224  Size: SH
  1. Install the battery positive junction block cable to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 1861038  Size: SH
  3. Install the battery positive junction block cable terminal (4) to the stud.
  4. Install the positive battery cable terminal (3) to the junction block stud.
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the accessory wiring junction block nut (2).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  8. Close the accessory wiring junction block cover (1).

  9. Object Number: 1861223  Size: SH
  10. Install the battery positive junction block cable clips (1) to the power steering reservoir bracket.

  11. Object Number: 1861163  Size: SH
  12. Install the battery positive junction block cable terminal (3) to the generator stud.
  13. Install the battery positive junction block cable to generator nut (3).
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  15. Position the battery positive junction block cable boot (1).
  16. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  17. Object Number: 1861148  Size: SH
  18. Install the battery positive junction block cable terminal (2) to the starter.
  19. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3).
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  21. Install the battery positive junction block cable clip (1) to the engine block.

  22. Object Number: 1861146  Size: SH
  23. Install the starter heat shield and bolt.
  24. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  25. Install the left catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side.
  26. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
  27. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.