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Removal Procedure

Important: When replacing battery cables, be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gage, and length.


    Object Number: 1533512  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the battery current sensor (1).

  3. Object Number: 1544743  Size: SH
  4. Open the positive battery cable cover (5).
  5. Loosen the positive battery cable nut (3).
  6. Remove the positive battery cable from the battery.

  7. Object Number: 1680886  Size: SH
  8. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal nut (1) from the inner fender stud.
  9. Remove the negative battery cable ground (2) from the stud.

  10. Object Number: 1680883  Size: SH
  11. Open the junction block cover (1).

  12. Object Number: 1544745  Size: SH
  13. Remove the positive battery cable to junction block nut (1).
  14. Remove the I/P wiring harness (4) terminal and the positive battery cable (3) terminal from the junction block stud (2).

  15. Object Number: 1679419  Size: SH
  16. Remove the radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors .
  17. Remove the starter motor "BAT" terminal nut (5).
  18. Remove the positive battery cable from the starter motor "BAT" terminal.

  19. Object Number: 1679875  Size: SH
  20. Remove the engine harness ground nut (2).
  21. Remove the engine harness ground terminal.
  22. Remove the negative battery cable from the transaxle stud.

  23. Object Number: 1544744  Size: SH
  24. Remove the battery cable conduit retainers from the inner fender (1) and the lower tie bar (2).
  25. Remove the negative and positive battery cables from the vehicle.
  26. Separate the negative and positive battery cables.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1544744  Size: SH
  1. Join the negative and battery positive cables.
  2. Install the negative and positive battery cables to the vehicle.
  3. Install the battery cable conduit retainers to the inner fender (1) and the lower tie bar (2).

  4. Object Number: 1679875  Size: SH
  5. Install the negative battery cable to the transaxle stud.
  6. Install the engine harness ground terminal.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  8. Install the engine harness ground nut (2).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1679419  Size: SH
  10. Install the positive battery cable to the starter motor "BAT" terminal.
  11. Install the starter motor "BAT" terminal nut (5).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1544745  Size: SH
  13. Install the radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors .
  14. Install the I/P wiring harness (4) terminal and the positive battery cable (3) terminal to the junction block stud (2).
  15. Install the positive battery cable to junction block nut (1).
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1680883  Size: SH
  17. Close the junction block cover (1).

  18. Object Number: 1680886  Size: SH
  19. Install the negative battery cable ground (2) to the stud.
  20. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal nut (1) to the inner fender stud.
  21. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 1544743  Size: SH
  22. Install the positive battery cable to the battery.
  23. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (3).
  24. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  25. Close the positive battery cable cover (5).

  26. Object Number: 1533512  Size: SH
  27. Connect the battery current sensor electrical connector (2).
  28. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .