Hyundai Santa Fe (DM): Battery. Repair procedures
Removal
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Disconnect the battery (-) terminal and (+) terminal (A).
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2. |
Remove the battery mounting bracket (B) and the insulation pad
and then remove the battery (C).
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3. |
Remove the air cleaner.
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4. |
Remove the battery tray (A) after removing the bolts (B).
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Installation
1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Vehicle parasitic current inspection
1. |
Turn the all electric devices OFF, and then turn the ignition
switch OFF.
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2. |
Close all doors except the engine hood, and then lock all doors.
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3. |
Wait a few minutes until the vehicle’s electrical systems go to
sleep mode.
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4. |
Connect an ammeter in series between the battery (-) terminal
and the ground cable, and then disconnect the clamp from the battery
(-) terminal slowly.
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5. |
Read the current value of the ammeter.
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Cleaning
1. |
Make sure the ignition switch and all accessories are in the OFF
position.
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2. |
Disconnect the battery cables (negative first).
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3. |
Remove the battery from the vehicle.
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4. |
Inspect the battery tray for damage caused by the loss of electrolyte.
If acid damage is present, it will be necessary to clean the area with
a solution of clean warm water and baking soda. Scrub the area with
a stiff brush and wipe off with a cloth moistened with baking soda and
water.
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5. |
Clean the top of the battery with the same solution as described
above.
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6. |
Inspect the battery case and cover for cracks. If cracks are present,
the battery must be replaced.
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7. |
Clean the battery posts with a suitable battery post tool.
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8. |
Clean the inside surface of the terminal clamps with a suitable
battery cleaning tool. Replace damaged or frayed cables and broken terminal
clamps.
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9. |
Install the battery in the vehicle.
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10. |
Connect the cable terminals to the battery post, making sure tops
of the terminals are flush with the tops of the posts .
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11. |
Tighten the terminal nuts securely.
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12. |
Coat all connections with light mineral grease after tightening.
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