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2009 Mazda Tribute 4WD L4-2.5L
Battery Cable: Service and Repair
2009 Mazda Tribute 4WD L4-2.5LSECTION Service and Repair
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BATTERY CABLES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L
1. Disconnect the battery. See Battery Disconnect.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. See - Air Cleaner Intake Pipe Removal/Installation.
3. Remove the generator B+ terminal nut.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm {1.2 kgf-m, 106 in-lbf}.
4. Position the generator B+ terminal cable aside.
5. Disconnect the generator harness retainer.
6. Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.
7. Remove the starter motor positive cable nut.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm {1.2 kgf-m, 106 in-lbf}.
8. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm {0.5 kgf-m, 44 in-lbf}.
9. Position the starter motor terminals aside.
10. Remove the battery ground cable bolt.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm {2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf}.
11. Position the battery ground cable aside.
12. Disconnect the pin-type retainer from the left rear of the engine.
13. Disconnect the pin-type retainer from the middle of the intake runners.
14. Disconnect the pin-type retainer from the front of the engine.
15. Disconnect the clip retainer from the right front of the engine.
16. Disconnect the clip retainer from the left front of the engine.
17. Remove the body ground terminal bolt from the left fenderwell.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm {0.9 kgf-m, 80 in-lbf}.
18. Open the battery junction box (BJB) cover and remove the BJB terminal nut.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}.
19. Position the BJB terminal aside.
20. Disconnect the BJB electrical connector.
21. Disconnect the retainers fastening the battery cables to the battery tray.
22. Remove the battery cables.
23. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.