For 1990-2009 cars

## Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Except Auxiliary

### Disconnection Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the left-hand cargo area carpet side access panel (1) from the left-hand cargo area carpet side (2).

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

Important: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery negative cable end.

3. Remove the battery negative cable to battery terminal retaining nut (1).

### Connect Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

Important: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery negative cable end.

1. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the battery negative cable to battery terminal retaining nut (1), Tighten the battery negative cable nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

3. Install the left-hand cargo area carpet side access panel (1) in the left-hand cargo area carpet side (2).
4. Close the rear compartment lid.