Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 338

BATTERY/STARTER/GENERATOR SERVICE 8B - 1
BATTERY/STARTER/GENERATOR SERVICE
CONTENTS
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BATTERY SERVICE PROCEDURES 1 SPECIFICATIONS 9
GENERATOR SERVICE S STARTER SERVICE PROCEDURES 4
BATTERY 8ERW1CE P R O C E D U R E S
GENERAL INFORMATION
This section will cover the battery removal and in­
stallation procedures only. For diagnostic procedures,
see Group 8A - Battery/Starting/Charging Systems
Diagnostics.
The maintenance free battery (Fig. 1) does not
have removable battery cell caps. Water can not be
added to this battery. The battery is sealed, except
for small vent holes i n the top. The chemical compo­
sition inside of the battery produces an extremely
small amount of gas at normal charging voltages.
The battery is equipped with a test indicator (Fig. 1)
that displays a colored ball to indicate battery state-
of-charge.
Green Indicator = Full charge
Black Indicator = Discharged
Yellow Indicator = Battery replacement required
Fig. 1 Maintenance Free Battery
BATTERY VISUAL INSPECTION AND SERVICE
(1) Make sure ignition switch is in OFF position
and all battery feed accessories are OFF.
(2) Disconnect and remove battery cables at bat­
tery. Remove negative cable first.
WARNING: WEAR A SUITABLE PAIR OF RUBBER
GLOVES (NOT THE HOUSEHOLD TYPE) WHEN RE­
MOVING A BATTERY BY HAND. SAFETY GLASSES
SHOULD A L S O BE WORN. IF THE BATTERY IS
CRACKED OR LEAKING THE ELECTROLYTE CAN
BURN THE SKIN AND EYES.
(3) Remove battery holddown (Figs. 2 and 3) and
remove battery from vehicle.
Fig. 2 Battery Holddown
(4) Clean top of battery with a solution of clean
warm water and baking soda. Scrub area with a stiff
bristle brush and wipe off with a cloth moistened
with ammonia or baking soda and warm water (Fig.
4).