Removal |
1. |
Remove the air duct (A). |
2. |
Disconnect the battery (-) terminal (A)and then (+) terminal (B). |
3. |
Remove the battery mounting bracket (D) and the insulation pad (C), and then remove the battery (E). |
4. |
Disconnect the front connector mounting clip (A). |
5. |
Remove the battery tray (B) after removing the bolts. |
Installation |
1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Vehicle parasitic current inspection |
1. |
Turn the all electric devices OFF, and then turn the ignition switch OFF. |
2. |
Close all doors except the engine hood, and then lock all doors.
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3. |
Wait a few minutes until the vehicle’s electrical systems go to sleep mode.
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4. |
Connect an ammeter in series between the battery (-) terminal
and the ground cable, and then disconnect the clamp from the battery
(-) terminal slowly.
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5. |
Read the current value of the ammeter.
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Cleaning |
1. |
Make sure the ignition switch and all accessories are in the OFF position. |
2. |
Disconnect the battery cables (negative first). |
3. |
Remove the battery from the vehicle.
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4. |
Inspect the battery tray for damage caused by the loss of
electrolyte. If acid damage is present, it will be necessary to clean
the area with a solution of clean warm water and baking soda. Scrub the
area with a stiff brush and wipe off with a cloth moistened with
baking soda and water. |
5. |
Clean the top of the battery with the same solution as described above. |
6. |
Inspect the battery case and cover for cracks. If cracks are present, the battery must be replaced. |
7. |
Clean the battery posts with a suitable battery post tool. |
8. |
Clean the inside surface of the terminal clamps with a
suitable battery cleaning tool. Replace damaged or frayed cables and
broken terminal clamps. |
9. |
Install the battery in the vehicle. |
10. |
Connect the cable terminals to the battery post, making sure tops of the terminals are flush with the tops of the posts . |
11. |
Tighten the terminal nuts securely. |
12. |
Coat all connections with light mineral grease after tightening.
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