Battery Cables: Installation: Negative
- Position the battery negative cable (4) in the vehicle and into the engine harness conduit.
- One at a time, install the battery cable retaining pushpins (5), fasteners and routing clips until the cable is secure in the vehicle.
- Install the bolt (2) securing the negative cable eyelet (3) to the left front fender. Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Raise the vehicle on a hoist, (Refer to GENERAL/HOISTING/STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
- Install the bolt (3) securing the negative cable (1) to the engine block (2). Tighten the bolt to 16.5 N.m (145 in. lbs.).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the battery negative cable terminal clamp (4). Tighten the battery terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
- Check the vehicle for normal operation.