Battery - Leaking Fluid

No: LTB00199

Issue: 1

Date: 05 FEB 2009

SECTION: 414

Battery Vent Tube Blockage - New Design / Repair Procedure





AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

An issue has been identified where the vehicle battery may leak fluid. The leak may be caused by the battery vent tube being incorrectly routed, causing it to be blocked.

NOTE:
Unless previously fitted, an updated, corrugated battery vent tube should be installed during the replacement of a vehicle battery.

Action:

In the event of a customer concern of the above and the vehicle is fitted with a non-corrugated battery vent tube, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to install an updated, corrugated battery vent tube.





PARTS

TOOLS:

Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) for any required special tools





WARRANTY

REPLACE BATTERY VENT TUBE

NOTE:
Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows: GTR Home > NAS > Model > Service Information > Model Year > Workshop Manuals > 4: Electrical > 414: Battery and Charging System > 414-01: Battery, Mounting, and Cables

1. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 414-01 to remove the vehicle battery.

2. Remove and discard the existing battery vent tube.

NOTE:
Ensure the battery vent tube is clipped to the inboard side of the fuse box.





3. Measure 75 mm (3 in) from the straight end of the battery vent tube; insert battery vent tube through the body grommet. (Figure 1)





4. Secure the battery vent tube to the three clips in the fuse box. (Figures 2, 3, & 4)

5. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 414-01 to install the vehicle battery.





NOTE:
Ensure the battery vent tube is located outboard of the battery cable. (Figure 5)

6. Secure the battery vent tube to the battery. (Figure 5)