Battery Tray: Service and Repair

Battery Tray Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones in Restraint Systems.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.




3. Remove all related panels and components.
4. Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications.
5. Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings.






Important: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

6. Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the battery tray.




7. Remove the damaged battery tray.

Installation Procedure






Important: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, or if structural weld-thru adhesive is present, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (11/2 in) apart.

1. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes as necessary in locations noted from the original battery tray.
2. Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
3. Apply 3M(R) Weld-Thru coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces




4. Position the battery tray.




5. Plug the weld accordingly.




6. Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
7. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings.
8. Paint the repair area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in Paint/Coatings.
9. Install all related panels and components.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones in SIR.