Removal and Installation
1. |
Remove the battery.
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2. |
Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to EM group).
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3. |
Remove the battery insulation pad (A).
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4. |
Remove the battery (B) after removing the mounting bracket.
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5. |
Remove the ECM (B) and the battery tray (C) after disconnecting
the ECM connector (A).
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Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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Inspection
Battery Diagnostic Flow
Vehicle parasitic current inspection
1. |
Turn all the electric devices OFF, and then turn the ignition
switch OFF.
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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.
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2. |
Disconnect the battery cables (negative first).
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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.
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5. |
Clean the top of the battery with the same solution as described
above.
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6. |
Inspect the battery case and cover for cracks. If cracks are present,
the battery must be replaced.
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7. |
Clean the battery posts with a suitable battery post tool.
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8. |
Clean the inside surface of the terminal clamps with a suitable
battery cleaning tool. Replace damaged or frayed cables and broken terminal
clamps.
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9. |
Install the battery in the vehicle.
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10. |
Connect the cable terminals to the battery post, making sure tops
of the terminals are flush with the tops of the posts.
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11. |
Tighten the terminal nuts securely.
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12. |
Coat all connections with light mineral grease after tightening.
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Opening the trunk with the alarm armed (if equipped)
When the alarm is armed, the alarm will not sound if the trunk lid is opened
with the transmitter (or smart key).
Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the trunk will be locked automatically
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Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are
equivalent to the original factory units in diameter, rim width and offset.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct siz ...
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your
car and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.
The number is punched on the floor under the front pa ...