Cleaning Battery; Cleaning Battery Post; Cleaning Battery Cable Terminal - Chrysler 2000 LHS Owner's Manual

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
Fig. 11 Cleaning Battery
1 – BATTERY
2 – CLEANING BRUSH
3 – TEST INDICATOR
4 – WARM WATER AND BAKING SODA SOLUTION
(3) Rinse soda solution from battery with clear
water and blot battery dry with paper toweling. Dis-
pose of toweling in a safe manner. Refer to the
WARNINGS on top of battery.
(4) Inspect battery case and cover for cracks, leak-
age or damaged hold down ledge. If battery is dam-
aged replace it.
(5) Inspect battery tray for damage caused by acid
from battery. If acid is present, clean area with bak-
ing soda solution.
(6) Clean battery posts with a battery post clean-
ing tool (Fig. 12).
(7) Clean battery cable clamps with a battery ter-
minal cleaning tool (Fig. 13). Replace cables that are
frayed or have broken clamps.
Fig. 12 Cleaning Battery Post
1 – BATTERY
2 – TEST INDICATOR
3 – BATTERY POST CLEANER
4 – BATTERY CABLE
Fig. 13 Cleaning Battery Cable Terminal
1 – BATTERY CABLE CLEANING TOOL MX75
2 – BATTERY CABLE
3 – TEST INDICATOR
BATTERY 8A - 9