Step
| Action
| Normal Result(s)
| Abnormal Result(s)*
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Caution: Batteries produce explosive gases. Batteries contain corrosive acid.
Batteries supply levels of electrical current high enough to cause burns.
Therefore, in order to reduce the risk of personal injury while working
near a battery, observe the following guidelines:
| • | Always shield your eyes. |
| • | Avoid leaning over the battery whenever possible. |
| • | Do not expose the battery to open flames or sparks. |
| • | Do not allow battery acid to contact the eyes or the skin. |
| - | Flush any contacted areas with water immediately and thoroughly. |
|
1
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- Inspect the following areas for battery acid:
| • | The area around and underneath the battery tray |
- Inspect the battery for a cracked, broken, or damaged case.
|
| • | The battery case, the battery tray, and the surrounding area are
dry. |
| • | The battery is not cracked, broken, or damaged. |
| Refer to
Battery Replacement
.
|
2
| Compare the Cold Cranking Amperage
(CCA) and the Reserve Capacity (RC) of the battery or the Original Equipment
(OE) specification. Refer to
Battery Usage
.
| The ratings
of the vehicle battery meet or exceed the CCA and the RC of the original equipment
specification.
| Refer to
Battery Replacement
.
|
3
| Inspect
the battery hydrometer for a green dot.
| The battery hydrometer displays a green dot.
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4
| Turn the ignition key to START
and check to see if the engine cranks normally and starts.
| The engine cranks
normally and starts.
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|
5
|
- Inspect the battery for proper installation and retention in the
battery tray.
- Inspect the battery terminals for clean and tight connections.
|
| • | The battery is firmly held in place in the tray and the hold-down
bolt is properly tightened. |
| • | The battery terminals are clean and tight. |
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* Refer to the appropriate symptom
diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.
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