Battery Disconnect: VK56VD
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Battery acid and battery acid fumes are extremely dangerous and can cause severe burns and explosion. To help reduce the risk of personal injury:
- Wear appropriate goggles and protective clothing.
- Always properly ventilate the area where the service is being performed.
- Never allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces.
- To avoid arcing, remove the negative (-) battery cable first and attach the negative (-) battery cable last.
- If acid contacts eyes, skin, or clothing, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
REMOVAL - NEGATIVE TERMINAL(S)
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the parts, disconnect the battery negative terminal(s) first.
- Loosen the battery terminal nut(s) and disconnect the battery or batteries negative terminal(s).
INSTALLATION - NEGATIVE TERMINAL(S)
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Tighten terminal nut(s) to specification.
Reset electronic systems as necessary. Refer to Special Repair Requirement .
REMOVAL - POSITIVE TERMINAL(S)
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the parts, disconnect the battery negative terminal(s) first.
- Pull back cover of battery positive terminal(s).
- Loosen the battery terminal nut(s) and disconnect the battery or batteries negative and positive terminal(s).
INSTALLATION - POSITIVE TERMINAL(S)
CAUTION:
Replace the fusible link box (battery) if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
To install the battery or batteries positive terminal(s), carefully read the following instructions:
- To prevent damage to the parts, connect the battery positive terminal(s) first.
- After connecting battery terminal(s), to securely supply battery voltage, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery or batteries for good contact.
- To securely supply battery voltage, check battery terminals for poor connection caused by corrosion.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Torque terminal nut(s) to specification.
Reset electronic systems as necessary. Refer to Special Repair Requirement .