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HOMESERVICE MANUALSISUZU2006ASCENDER S, 5.3 M, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 446 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (LNJ)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac Torrent and 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
  • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
  • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.
    Fig 1: View Of Battery Cables & Terminal Nut
    GM1822394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) from the battery tray support bracket.
  3. Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip on the side of the battery tray support bracket.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Battery, Cables & Related Components
    GM1822518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the negative battery cable electrical connector (7) from the body wiring harness electrical connector (2).
  5. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the battery current sensor (5).
    6. Fig 3: View Of Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal Nu
    GM1822523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal nut from the wheelhouse stud.
  7. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal from the wheelhouse stud.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Lead
    GM1916644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal nut (2) from the transaxle stud.
  9. Remove the engine wiring harness ground lead (1) from the stud.
  10. Remove the negative battery cable (3) lead from the stud.
    11. Fig 5: Identifying Battery Cable Retainer
    GM1916156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the battery cable retainer (4) from the transaxle selector cable bracket.
  12. Cut the tape and remove the negative battery cable from the wiring loom.
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