Removal Procedure

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

1. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .
Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Cable
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2. Remove the battery positive cable from the battery.
Fig 2: Locating Battery Positive Cable Nut & Cable
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3. Remove the battery positive cable nut and cable from the underhood electrical center.
4. Remove the battery positive cable nut and cable from the generator.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
6. Remove the lower radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
7. Remove the battery cable conduit from the conduit retainers.
Fig 3: View Of Battery Ground (Negative) Cable Nut & Cable From Transaxle Stud
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8. Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut from the starter motor.
9. Remove the battery positive cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the battery positive cable from the vehicle.