Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 2197

Upper Level
Lower Level
Except Maintenance−Free Battery
CHARGING (2UZ−FE) −
CHARGING SYSTEM
ON−VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAUTION:
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Check that the battery cables are connected to the
correct terminals.
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Disconnect the battery cables when the battery is giv-
en a quick charge.
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Do not perform tests with a high voltage insulation re-
sistance tester.
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Never disconnect the battery while the engine is run-
ning.
1. CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
Maintenance−Free Battery:
If under the lower level, replace the battery (or add distilled wa-
ter if possible) and check the charging system.
Except Maintenance−Free Battery:
If under the lower level, add distilled water.
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2. Except Maintenance−Free Battery:
CHECK BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard specific gravity: 1.25 to 1.29 at 20°C (68°F)
If the specific gravity is less than specification, charge the bat-
tery.
3. Maintenance−Free Battery:
CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE
(a) After having driven the vehicle and in the case that 20
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minutes have not passed after having stopped the en-
gine, turn the ignition switch ON and turn on the electrical
system (headlight, blower motor, rear defogger etc.) for
60 seconds to remove the surface charge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch OFF and turn off the electrical sys-
tems.
CHARGING SYSTEM
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