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Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Fig 1: Battery Negative Cable, Ground Bolt & Body Harness Connector
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Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Coupe) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Sedan,Wagon) .
  2. Reposition the rear compartment side trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan) , Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe) .
1 Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
2 Body Harness Connector
3 Battery Negative Cable
TIP:  The battery current sensor is part of the negative battery cable.