Battery - After Frequent Short Discharge
86-119Batteries - Discharge Due to Frequent Short Trips -
Install Larger Batteries
MODEL: 90-92 MY Sedans
DATE: 9/92
SUPERSEDES: TECHNICAL BULLETIN 86-112
ISSUE:
Frequent short duration trips on Sedan Range vehicles between VIN's 594576 - 653469 can result in battery discharge.
ACTION:
Replace the original Varta DIN 55 battery (JLM 10453) or Interstate battery with a Varta DIN 66 battery (JLM 10455) using the following operation:
^ Take note of all AM and FM stations for re-programming purposes.
^ Make sure that the ignition is turned off.
^ Disconnect the vehicle battery, negative terminal first.
^ Disconnect the battery vent pipe.
^ Remove the battery hold down strap mountings, bracket and heatshield. Discard these items.
^ Remove the battery and battery pad.
^ Remove the four bolts securing the battery tray. Remove the tray and discard.
^ Remove the bolt securing the wiring harness to the firewall (above the battery location).
^ Install the new battery tray (DBC 10489) and secure using four bolts (JXA 108121/J).
^ Install the upper battery securing bracket to the firewall using the two countersunk screws (JZS 100016).
^ Install the new Varta DIN 66 battery (JLM 10455).
NOTE:
The new battery does not incorporate a pad below it.
^ Install the new heatshield (DBC 10697) and battery hold down bracket (DBC 10525), routing the harness and vent tube below and behind it. Secure using two nuts (FN 106041/J) and two bolts (FS 108161/J). Do not trap the harness or vent tube.
^ Connect the battery vent tube.
^ Connect the battery cables, negative cable last.
^ Obtain radio security code from under the hood. Code radio and re-program the stations.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Only use this information when installing the Varta DIN 66 battery to sedans in the previously mentioned VIN range.
Fault Code: 7BLV
Repair Operation Number: 86.91.43
Time Allowance: 0.35 hrs.
PARTS INFORMATION: