Battery Positive Cable Extension Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure

    Warning: Always ensure the Battery Maintenance Mode is inactive before disconnecting the 12 volt battery. This mode can be active with the ignition off, regardless of whether the vehicle charging cord is plugged in or not. When this mode is active, the on-board high voltage battery charger will energize the 12 volt battery cables and charge the 12 volt battery. Disconnecting the battery cables while this mode is active may result in an electrical shock or a burn from hot battery cable leads.

  1. Check the 12 volt battery voltage with a digital multimeter before disconnecting any battery cables leads. If the voltage is 13.5 volts or above, the Battery Maintenance Mode is active. The technician must wait for the T18 battery charger to deactivate before disconnecting the battery negative cable. Charging System Description and Operation
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

    3. Object ID: 5901138
  3. Multiuse Relay and Fuse Cover(1)»Remove

    4. Object ID: 5901238
  4. Battery Positive Cable Junction Block Lead Nut(1)»Remove
  5. Remove the battery positive cable extension cable retainers (2).
  6. Reposition the battery positive cable extension cable clamp cover (3).
  7. Remove the battery positive cable extension cable clamp nut (4).
  8. Battery Positive Cable Extension Cable(5)»Remove
Installation Procedure

    Object ID: 5901238
  1. Battery Positive Cable Extension Cable(5)»Install

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.

  2. Install and tighten the battery positive cable extension cable clamp nut (4). Fastener Specifications
  3. Install the battery positive cable extension cable clamp cover (3).
  4. Install the battery positive cable extension cable retainers (2).
  5. Battery Positive Cable Junction Block Lead Nut(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications

    6. Object ID: 5901138
  6. Multiuse Relay and Fuse Cover(1)»Install
  7. Connect the battery negative cable.Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection