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Battery Cables: Removal: Positive

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Air Intake
G04854915Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
  2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  3. Loosen the band clamp (2) on the air inlet tube (1) and remove the bolts (3) from the air intake resonator (4). Remove the resonator from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Positive Cable Terminal Clamp
    G04854916Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. Disconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp (8).
  5. Remove the nut (5) securing the cable to the Integrated Power Module (IPM) (7) stud (6).
  6. Lift the terminal cap and remove the nut (3) securing the cable (4) to the alternator.
    Fig 3: Identifying Integrated Power Module (IPM), Stud And Bolt
    G05442413Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Disconnect the starter solenoid wire harness connector (1).
  8. Disconnect the battery cable retaining pushpin (5) securing the cable to the left frame rail (4).
  9. Fig 4: Identifying Battery Cable Retaining Pushpin, Left Frame Rail And Nut
    G05442414Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  10. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  11. Remove the nut (2) securing the cable (1) to the starter solenoid (3).
  12. Disconnect the battery cable retaining pushpin (6) securing the cable to the engine block.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Remove the battery positive cable from the vehicle.