4. Connect the voltmeter (1) to measure between the
battery (2) negative cable terminal clamp and a
good clean ground on the engine block (3). Rotate
and hold the ignition switch in the Start position.
Observe the voltmeter. If the reading is above 0.2
volt, clean and tighten the battery negative cable
eyelet terminal connection to the engine block.
Repeat the test. If the reading is still above 0.2
volt, replace the faulty battery negative cable.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Rotate the two retaining clips (3) and remove the
air cleaner fresh air duct (2).
WARNING: The battery negative and positive cable
polarity are different from the gasoline engine
equipped vehicles to the diesel engine equipped
vehicles. Please note the location of the positive
and negative cables prior to service of the battery
or related components.
NOTE: Diesel battery shown, gasoline battery sim-
ilar.
3. Remove the nut (2) securing the Totally Integrated
Power Module (TIPM) cable (1) to the battery
clamp stud (5).
4. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable
then the positive cable (3).
PM
BATTERY SYSTEM
8F - 25