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BATTERIES & CHARGING
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions and Warnings.
B
tion to the batteries special attention should be paid to
metallic components adjacent to the batteries which
should also be sprayed with the baking soda solution.
Fig. 5 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution
Allow the solution to sit for at least three minutes; use a
soft bristle brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the batteries
in order to remove any residue that could cause the self
discharge of the battery. Rinse the entire area with low
pressure clear water. All of the items required for com-
plete battery cleaning and watering are contained in the
Battery Maintenance Kit (P/N 25587-G01).
Cleaning should take place once a month or more often
under extreme conditions. After batteries are clean and
dry the terminals should be coated with a commercially
available protectant.
BATTERY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Tool List
Qty.
Insulated Wrench, 9/16" .............................................. 1
Socket, 1/2" Deep-Well................................................ 1
Socket, 9/16" ............................................................... 1
Torx Bit, 50 IP .............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Battery Carrier Strap.................................................... 2
Torque Wrench, in. lbs. ................................................ 1
When lifting a battery always use all 4 lifting
lugs provided. Do not attempt to lift a battery
with only one strap, this may break lifting lugs
and result in personal injury or damage to the
battery.
The following text, there are references to removing/installing
bolts, etc. Additional hardware (nuts, washers, etc.) that is
removed must always be installed in its original position unless
otherwise specified. Non-specified torques are as shown in the
table contained in Section ’A’.
1. Turn vehicle key to the off position and remove the
key.
2. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the main nega-
tive (-), BL-, battery cable.
3. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the main posi-
tive (+), BL+, battery cable.
4. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect and remove all
other wires connected to the batteries.
5. Remove the two pan head Torx screws (one each
side) securing the battery strap.
6. Remove the battery hold down by loosening all three
hex nuts until they are at the end of the J-bolt and
unhooking the J-bolts from the battery tray. When
removing the J-bolts from between the batteries it may
help to tilt the battery to the outside of the car to
release the pressure on the J-bolt.
7. Remove the batteries using commercially available
battery carrier straps (2 per battery). Remove the
three front batteries (1, 2, & 3) one at a time; then
using the carrier straps tilt the last battery (4) to the
front of the vehicle just enough to clear the rear body
and lift up and out of the vehicle.
Fig. 6 Battery Removal
1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters) Water
Non-Metalic Wand
1/4 Cup (60 ML)
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
2 GAL (8 Liters)
Gargen Sprayer
(1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters)
Baking Soda Solution
NOTICE
