Battery, disconnecting and reconnecting: Notes
WARNING:
- Observe Warning and safety measures for lead acid batteries. Refer to Warnings and safety measures for lead-acid batteries .
- Always wear suitable protective clothing. Refer to Warnings and safety measures for lead-acid batteries .
CAUTION:
- Always ensure the vehicle electrical system is protected by disconnecting the battery negative ( - ) terminal (interrupted current flow to ground) prior to servicing key areas of the electrical system as specified in this article.
- Do not loosen or remove ground strap from body. Disconnect terminal from battery only.
- Disconnecting the battery positive ( B+) terminal must only be performed as required to remove battery from vehicle, and must only be carried out after the negative ( - ) terminal is disconnected.
- When reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified in this article.