Service Adjustment Procedures; General Information; Battery Visual Inspection - Mitsubishi Pajero Manual

SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
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BAIITERY
General Information
The maintenace-free battery is, as the name implies, totally
maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps.
Water never needs to be added to the maintenace-free battery.
The battery is completely sealed,:except for small vent holes
in the cover. These vent holes allow what small amount of
gasses are produced in the battery to escape. The special
chemical composition inside the battery reduces the produc-
tion of gas to an extremely small amount at normal charging
voltages. The battery contains a visual test indicator which
indicates the condition of the battery.
Battery Visual Inspection
1. Make sure ignition switch is in OFF position and all
battery feed accessories are OFF.
2. Disconnect battery cables from battery (negative first).
3. Remove battery from vehicle.
Caution
Care should be taken in the event battery case is cracked or
leaking to protect hands from the electrolyte. A suitable
pair of rubber gloves (not the household type) should be
worn when removing battery by hand.
4. Inspect battery carrier for damage caused by loss of
acid from battery. If acid damage is present it will be
necessary to clean area with a solution of clean warm
water and baking soda. Scrub area with a stiff bristle
brush and wipe off with a shop towel moistened with
ammonia or baking soda in water.
5. Clean top of battery with same solution as described in
Step 4.
6. Inspect battery case and cover for cracks. If cracks are
present battery must be replaced.
7. Clean the battery posts with a suitable battery post
cleaning tool.
8. Clean the inside surfaces of the terminal clamps with a
suitable battery terminal cleaning tool. Replace damaged
or frayed cables and broken terminal clamps.
9. Reinstall the battery in vehicle.
10. Connect cable clamps to battery post making sure top of
clamp is flush with top of post.
11. Tighten the clamp nut securely.
12. Coat all connections with light mineral grease after
tightening.
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