Auxiliary Battery; Replacing The Auxiliary Battery - Roadtrek 170 Owner's Manual

AUXILIARY BATTERY:

The auxiliary battery is located behind the passenger access
door behind the rear wheel, (see Picture B-P46). Under heavy
use it is recommended to check once a month, see
maintenance section.
In order to access the auxiliary battery one must do the
following:
1. Unscrew wing bolt, (see Picture B-P50).
2. Pull down on release handle above the exhaust
pipe, (see Picture B-P51).
3. Lift barrel bolt.
4. Slide out battery tray.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE BATTERY COVER
WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING / EXHAUST IS HOT. HOT
EXHAUST CAN cause SEVERE BURNS.
To reinstall reverse steps above. (Ensure cover is engaged
with flange above battery).
CAUTION: BATTERY ACID CAN BURN SKIN AND DAMAGE
CLOTHING. PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR AND GLOVES SHOULD BE
WORN WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERY.
Observe all battery warnings and caution labels.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a group 27 lead acid
auxiliary batteries. It is recommended that acid levels be
checked at least once every 3 months. See battery
manufacturers maintenance recommendations.

REPLACING THE AUXILIARY BATTERY:

Ensure that you maintain a minimum of a 3/8 inch clearance
between the battery posts and the top edge of the
compartment. Replacement battery is a group 27 deep cycle
lead acid or equivalent.
Ensure that the battery cable hex nuts are tightened to 10 ft-
lbs, (see Picture B-P52).
Doc No: 21906503 Rev: 05
Picture B-P50: Wing bolt.
Picture B-P51: Location of battery cover release
handle. (Back side of battery cover shown).
Picture B-P52: Auxiliary Battery.
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Wing bolt
Release
handle
Daily living
Barrel bolt
B - 20