How to remove the battery cables? - 2001 Mazda Millenia

Put on safety glasses and gloves
Ensure the car is turned off
Locate the battery
Determine which is the positive and which is the negative terminal
Remove boxes or tape covering the end of the cable
Disconnect the negative cable
Disconnect the positive cable
Remove the battery
Remove the negative cable, then the positive
Compare the new and old cables
Prepare the new cables for installation
Attach the positive cable to the starter
Attach the negative cable to the body or block
Place the battery back in the car
Connect the positive battery cable to the battery
Connect the negative cable
Start the car

Hello robert.... Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .

Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front .

Lower the vehicle.

Open the positive battery cable connection cover.

Loosen the positive battery cable bolt.

Remove the positive battery cable (1).

Remove the front fender rear bracket to side rail bolts.

Remove the front fender to front fender rear bracket upper (1) and lower (2) bolts.

Remove the front fender rear bracket.

Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.

Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.

Remove the battery.



Installation Procedure

Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.

Install the battery.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt. Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

Install the front fender rear bracket.

Install the front fender rear bracket to side rail bolts. Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

Install the front fender to front fender rear bracket upper (1) and lower (2) bolts. Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

Install the positive battery cable (1).

Tighten the positive battery cable bolt. Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

Close the positive battery cable connection cover.

Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front .

Connect the negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .

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Your battery clamps need to be clean/and tight-remove them and clean them and the battery posts with a wire brush. If you go to a local auto parts store, the make brushes specifically for this that clean both the posts and the lugs for the battery cables. After cleaning, make sure they are on tight-your description is a bad connection at the battery, not the starter.

Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .

Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front .

Lower the vehicle.

Open the positive battery cable connection cover.

Loosen the positive battery cable bolt.

Remove the positive battery cable (1).

Remove the front fender rear bracket to side rail bolts.

Remove the front fender to front fender rear bracket upper (1) and lower (2) bolts.

Remove the front fender rear bracket.

Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.

Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.

Remove the battery.



Installation Procedure

Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.

Install the battery.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt. Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

Install the front fender rear bracket.

Install the front fender rear bracket to side rail bolts. Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

Install the front fender to front fender rear bracket upper (1) and lower (2) bolts. Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

Install the positive battery cable (1).

Tighten the positive battery cable bolt. Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

Close the positive battery cable connection cover.

Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front .

Connect the negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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Rear Combination Light- 2007 might vary from these diagrams:
Removal & Installation 2004 (Early Production) 4 Door To Remove:

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect electrical connector. Rear Combination Light
   
   
3. Remove 2 screws and 2 nuts and remove light assembly.

To Install:

1. Install light assembly and 2 screws and 2 nuts.
2. Connect electrical connector.
3. Connect battery negative cable.

5 Door To Remove:

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect electrical connector. Rear combination light
   
   
3. Remove 2 screws and push light assembly toward outside of vehicle. CAUTION
   Use care to not damage gasket.
   
4. Pull rear combination light from vehicle.

To Install:

1. Install rear combination light and 2 screws.
2. Install 2 screws.
3. Connect electrical connector.
4. Connect battery negative cable.

2004 (Late Production), 2005-2009 To Remove:
Turn Signal Lamp

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove 2 screws and cover inside trunk.
3. Remove 4 nuts and disconnect electrical connector (A).
4. Remove rear combination lamp.

To Install:
Turn Signal Lamp

1. Install rear combination lamp.
2. Install 4 nuts and connect electrical connector (A).
3. Install cover inside trunk and install 2 screws.
4. Connect battery negative cable.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and install jackstands beneath the frame. Firmly apply the parking brake and place blocks in back of the rear wheels.

1. Tag and disconnect the wiring at the starter.

WARNING When detaching the hardshell connector at the S-terminal, grasp the plastic shell to pull it off. Do not pull on the wire itself. Ensure to pull the connector straight off to prevent damage to the connector and S-terminal. If any part of the connector is damaged, replace the damaged component.

1. Remove the starter mounting bolts and remove the starter.

To install:

1. Position the starter motor against the engine and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 15-19 ft. lbs. (21-27 Nm).
2. Install the starter solenoid connector by pushing it straight on. Ensure that the connector locks in position with a notable click.

Install the starter cable nut to the starter solenoid B-terminal. Tighten the nut to 80-123 inch lbs. (9-14 Nm).

1. Connect any remaining wiring to the starter motor.
2. Lower the front of the vehicle and remove the wheel blocks.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.

RELAY REPLACEMENT

See Figures 7 through 13

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. If necessary, remove the power distribution box cover.

1. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery terminal.
2. Remove the nut securing the positive battery cable to the relay.

Fig. Fig. 10: Remove the cable securing nuts ...

1. Remove the positive cable and any other wiring under that cable.

Fig. Fig. 11: ... then remove all of the cables from the relay

1. Label and remove the push-on wires from the front of the relay.
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the cable from the starter side of the relay.

Fig. Fig. 12: Remove the relay-to-fender apron attaching screws ...




Fig. Fig. 13: ... then remove the relay from the fender

1. Remove the relay mounting bolts and remove the relay.

To install:

1. Install the relay and mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts until snug.
2. Attach all wiring to the relay.
3. If equipped, install the power distribution box cover.
4. Connect the positive (+) cable to the battery.
5. Connect the negative (-) cable to the battery.

Ford does not put the solenoid on the starter itself, so then it is just a relay, usually on a fender. It will have 4 wires. Two thick ones from the battery and to the starter. And 2 thin ones from ignition switch and to ground.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Remove the right front diagonal brace. The brace goes from the rad support to the fender area.Three bolts need to be removed.
   
3. Reposition the positive battery cable terminal cover (1).A red cover over the positive cable at the battery.It pops off.You may need a screw driver to pop it off.
   
4. Loosen the positive battery cable terminal nut.
5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal from the battery.
6. Reposition the underhood accessory wiring junction block.See steps 9-14.
   
7. Remove the battery retainer bolts (1) and retainer (2).
8. With the aid of an assistant, remove the battery.
9. Remove the electrical center cover (1).
10. Disconnect the positive battery cable from junction box
11. Remove the fasteners (1) securing the electrical center board (2).
12. Unlock the tabs on the electrical center board.
13. Lift up on the electrical center board.
14. Remove the fasteners (1) securing the electrical center bracket (2) to vehicle.

Removal Procedure

Disconnect the negative battery cable

Remove the wheelhouse liner.

Open the positive battery cable connection cover.

Loosen the positive battery cable bolt.

Remove the positive battery cable

Remove the front fender rear bracket to side rail bolts.

Remove the front fender to front fender rear bracket upper (1) and lower (2) bolts.

Remove the front fender rear bracket.

Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.

Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.

Remove the battery.



Installation Procedure

Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.

Install the battery.


Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.

Install the front fender rear bracket.

Install the front fender rear bracket to side rail bolts.

Install the front fender to front fender rear bracket upper (1) and lower (2) bolts.

Install the positive battery cable (1).

Tighten the positive battery cable bolt.

Close the positive battery cable connection cover.

Install the wheelhouse liner.

Connect the negative battery cable