Jeep Cherokee

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Battery » Removal and installation
Battery cables

Both the battery negative cable and the battery positive cable are serviced in the battery wire harness.

If either battery cable is damaged or faulty, the battery wire harness unit must be replaced.

REMOVAL

(1) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.

(2) Loosen the battery negative cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut.

(3) Disconnect the battery negative cable terminal clamp from the battery negative terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.

(4) Loosen the battery positive cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut.

(5) Disconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp from the battery positive terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.

(6) Unlatch and remove the B(+) terminal stud cover from the front of the Power Distribution Center (PDC).

(7) Remove the nut that secures the battery positive cable eyelet terminal and the generator output cable eyelet terminal to the B(+) terminal stud on the PDC.

(8) Remove the battery positive cable eyelet terminal and the generator output cable eyelet terminal from the B(+) terminal stud on the PDC.

(9) Disconnect the battery wire harness connector from the headlamp and dash wire harness connector located below the front of the PDC.

(10) Remove the screw that secures the battery negative cable eyelet terminal to the inner fender shield near the battery.

(11) On LHD models with air conditioning, disconnect the compressor clutch wire harness connector from the battery wire harness connector.

(12) Unlatch and remove the cover from the generator output terminal stud housing on the back of the generator.

(13) Remove the nut that secures the generator output cable eyelet terminal to the generator output terminal stud.

(14) Remove the generator output cable eyelet terminal from the generator output terminal stud.

(15) Disconnect the battery wire harness connector from the generator field terminal connector receptacle on the back of the generator.

(16) Remove the nut that secures the battery negative cable ground eyelet terminal to the stud on the right side of the engine block.

(17) Remove the battery negative cable ground eyelet terminal from the engine block stud.

(18) On models with a 2.5L engine, remove the nut that secures the battery wire harness locator clip to the stud on the right side engine block oil pan rail below and forward of the engine oil filter adapter.

(19) On models with a 4.0L engine, remove the screw that secures the battery wire harness locator clip to the right side of the engine block between and below the right engine mount and the oil filter adapter.

(20) Remove the nut that secures the battery positive cable eyelet terminal to the B(+) terminal stud on the starter solenoid.

(21) Remove the battery positive cable eyelet terminal from the B(+) terminal stud on the starter solenoid.

(22) Disconnect the battery wire harness connector from the connector receptacle on the starter solenoid.

(23) Remove the battery wire harness from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION

(1) Clean and inspect the battery cable terminal clamps and the battery terminal posts. Refer to Battery in the index of this service manual for the location of the proper battery cable terminal clamp and battery terminal post cleaning and inspection procedures.

(2) Position the battery wire harness into the engine compartment.

(3) Reconnect the battery wire harness connector to the connector receptacle on the starter solenoid.

(4) Install the battery positive cable eyelet terminal onto the B(+) terminal stud on the starter solenoid.

(5) Install and tighten the nut that secures the battery positive cable eyelet terminal to the B(+) terminal stud on the starter solenoid. Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (90 in. lbs.).

(6) On models with a 2.5L engine, install and tighten the nut that secures the battery wire harness locator clip to the stud on the right side engine block oil pan rail below and forward of the engine oil filter adapter. Tighten the nut to 8.4 N·m (75 in. lbs.).

(7) On models with a 4.0L engine, install and tighten the screw that secures the battery wire harness locator clip to the right side of the engine block between and below the right engine mount and the oil filter adapter. Tighten the screw to 8.4 N·m (75 in.

lbs.).

(8) Install the battery negative cable ground eyelet terminal onto the stud on the right side of the engine block.

(9) Install and tighten the nut that secures the battery negative cable ground eyelet terminal to the stud on the right side of the engine block. Tighten the nut to 15.8 N·m (140 in. lbs.).

(10) Reconnect the battery wire harness connector to the generator field terminal connector receptacle on the back of the generator.

(11) Install the generator output cable eyelet terminal onto the generator output terminal stud.

(12) Install and tighten the nut that secures the generator output cable eyelet terminal to the generator output terminal stud. Tighten the nut to 8.4 N·m (75 in. lbs.).

(13) Position the cover for the generator output terminal stud housing onto the back of the generator and snap it into place.

(14) On LHD models with air conditioning, reconnect the compressor clutch wire harness connector to the battery wire harness connector.

(15) Install and tighten the screw that secures the battery negative cable eyelet terminal to the inner fender shield near the battery. Tighten the screw to 24.8 N·m (220 in. lbs.).

(16) Reconnect the battery wire harness connector to the headlamp and dash wire harness connector located below the front of the PDC.

(17) Install the battery positive cable eyelet terminal and the generator output cable eyelet terminal onto the PDC B(+) terminal stud.

(18) Install and tighten the nut that secures the battery positive cable eyelet terminal and the generator output cable eyelet terminal to the PDC B(+) terminal stud. Tighten the nut to 10.7 N·m (95 in.

lbs.).

(19) Engage the tabs on the lower edge of the B(+) terminal stud cover in the slots on the front of the PDC housing, then engage the latch on the top of the cover with the latch tabs on the PDC housing.

(20) Reconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp to the battery positive terminal post. Tighten the terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut to 8.4 N·m (75 in. lbs.).

(21) Reconnect the battery negative cable terminal clamp to the battery negative terminal post. Tighten the terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut to 8.4 N·m (75 in. lbs.).

(22) Apply a thin coating of petroleum jelly or chassis grease to the exposed surfaces of the battery cable terminal clamps and the battery terminal posts.

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