Chrysler Le Baron, Dodge Dynasty, Plymouth Acclaim. Manual

BATTERY/STARTER/GENERATOR SERVICE

CONTENTS

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BATTERY REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND

SERVICE

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GENERATOR

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SPECIFICATIONS

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STARTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

BATTERY REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE

GENERAL INFORMATION

This first section will cover Battery replacement and

service procedures only. For Battery diagnostic proce-
dures, refer to Group 8A, Battery/Starting/Charging
Systems Diagnostics.

Factory installed batteries (Fig. 1) do not have re-

movable battery cell caps. Water cannot be added to
factory installed battery. Battery is sealed, except for
small vent holes in the top. Chemical composition
inside the battery produces an extremely small amount
of gases at normal charging voltages. The factory
installed battery is equipped with a test indicator that
displays a colored ball to show the battery’s state of
charge.

• Green Indicator = Full charge

• Black Indicator = Discharged

• Yellow Indicator = Battery replacement required.

BATTERY VISUAL INSPECTION AND SERVICE

(1) Make sure ignition switch is in OFF position and

all accessories are OFF.

(2) Disconnect and remove the battery cable termi-

nals from the battery posts. Remove negative cable
first (Fig. 2).

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.

(3) Lift battery heat shield off battery, if equipped

(Fig. 3).

(4) Remove battery hold down nut and clamp.

Fig. 1 Maintenance Free Battery

Fig. 2 Remove Battery Cables

Fig. 3 Battery Hold-Down

BATTERY/STARTER/GENERATOR SERVICE

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