ENGINE SYSTEMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BATTERY SYSTEM ......................... 1
CHARGING SYSTEM.......................17
STARTING SYSTEM ....................... 24
BATTERY SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BATTERY SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION ..........................1
OPERATION ............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BATTERY
SYSTEM .............................2
CLEANING .............................5
INSPECTION ...........................6
SPECIAL TOOLS
BATTERY SYSTEM SPECIAL TOOLS .......6
BATTERY
DESCRIPTION ..........................6
OPERATION ............................7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BATTERY .......7
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BATTERY
CHARGING ...........................8
STANDARD PROCEDURE - OPEN-CIRCUIT
VOLTAGE TEST .......................10
STANDARD PROCEDURE - IGNITION-OFF
DRAW TEST .........................10
STANDARD PROCEDURE - USING MICRO
420 BATTERY TESTER .................11
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CHECKING
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL .........12
REMOVAL
UNDER HOOD BATTERY REMOVAL .......12
AUXILIARY BATTERY REMOVAL ..........13
INSTALLATION
UNDER HOOD BATTERY INSTALLATION . . . 13
AUXILIARY BATTERY INSTALLATION ......13
BATTERY HOLDDOWN
DESCRIPTION .........................14
REMOVAL .............................14
INSTALLATION .........................14
BATTERY CABLES
DESCRIPTION .........................14
OPERATION ...........................14
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BATTERY
CABLES ............................14
REMOVAL .............................16
INSTALLATION .........................16
BATTERY TRAY
DESCRIPTION .........................16
OPERATION ...........................16
REMOVAL .............................16
INSTALLATION .........................16
BATTERY SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
A single 12-volt battery is standard factory-in-
stalled equipment on this model. Some vehicles are
equipped with a second auxiliary battery for running
additional electrical equipment. The standard battery
is located in the engine compartment, while the aux-
iliary battery (if equipped) is located under the pas-
sengers front seat. The battery system for this
vehicle covers the following related components,
which are covered in further detail later in this sec-
tion of the service manual:
• Battery - The 12v storage battery(s) provides a
reliable means of storing a renewable source of elec-
trical energy within the vehicle.
• Battery Cables - The battery cables connect
the battery terminal posts to the vehicle electrical
system.
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