Hombre XS Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (1998)
Battery Cable: Service and Repair
CONNECTION LOCATIONS
Some positive and negative cables have additional leads attached.
NOTICE: When connecting the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid, the inner nut on the solenoid battery terminal must be tightened.
Failure to do so, before the battery cable or any other leads are installed, will result in solenoid or terminal damage. This could also cause a slow
crank condition.
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Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
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Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.
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Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery before proceeding with any replacement or repair. Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in
Service Precautions. See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Positive battery cable routing to the generator (2.2L),
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Negative battery cable routing to engine block ground (2.2L).
