Removal And Installation Battery - Chrysler 1998 Voyager Service Manual

8A - 8 BATTERY
SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
Fig. 13 Cleaning Battery
(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. 14).
(7) Clean battery cable clamps with a battery ter-
minal cleaning tool (Fig. 15). Replace cables that are
frayed or have broken clamps.
Fig. 14 Cleaning Battery Post
Fig. 15 Cleaning Battery Cable Terminal
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
BATTERY
WARNING: TO PROTECT THE HANDS FROM BAT-
TERY ACID, A SUITABLE PAIR OF HEAVY DUTY
RUBBER GLOVES, NOT THE HOUSEHOLD TYPE,
SHOULD BE WORN WHEN REMOVING OR SERVIC-
ING A BATTERY. SAFETY GLASSES ALSO SHOULD
BE WORN.
REMOVAL
(1) Verify that the ignition switch and all accesso-
ries are OFF.
(2) Disconnect battery cable terminals from the
battery posts, negative first (Fig. 16).
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(3) Remove battery hold down (Fig. 17).
(4) Remove battery from vehicle (Fig. 18).
INSTALLATION
Inspect and clean battery and attaching compo-
nents before installation.
(1) Install battery in vehicle making sure that bat-
tery is properly positioned on battery tray.
(2) Install battery hold down.
(3) Connect battery cable terminals, positive cable
first. Make sure the top of battery terminals are
flush with top of posts.
WARNING: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN BATTERY
CABLE CLAMPS, DAMAGE TO CLAMPS CAN
RESULT.
NS/GS