Battery Inspection; Check Battery Specific Gravity And Electrolyte Level; Check Hydrometer; Check Battery Terminals, Fusible Link And Fuses - Toyota 22R-E Service Manual

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ENGINE – ENGINE MECHANICAL

BATTERY INSPECTION

1. (Ex. Delco Battery)
CHECK BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(a) Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
If insufficient, refill with distilled (or purified) water.
(b) Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard specific gravity at 20°C (68°F):
1.25 – 1.27 for 55D 23R type
1.27 – 1.29 for 80D 26R type
If not within specifications, charge the battery.
HINT: Check the indicator as shown in the illustration.
2. (Delco Battery)

CHECK HYDROMETER

Green Dot visible:
Battery is adequately charged.
Dark (Green Dot not visible):
Battery must be charged.
Clear or Light Yellow:
Replace battery.
HINT: There is no need to add water during the entire ser-
vice life of the battery.
3. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS, FUSIBLE LINK AND
FUSES
(a) Check that the battery terminals are not loose or cor-
roded.
(b) Check the fusible link and fuses for continuity.