Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 320
(4) Position the battery tray onto the weld studs
on the front extension of the right front wheelhouse
inner panel.
(5) Install and tighten the three nuts with washers
that secure the battery tray to the weld studs on the
front extension of the right front wheelhouse inner
panel. Tighten the nuts to 5 N·m (45 in. lbs.).
(6) Install the battery temperature sensor onto the
battery tray. Refer to Battery Temperature Sensor
in the index of this service manual for the location of
the proper battery temperature sensor installation
procedures.
(7) Install the battery onto the battery tray. Refer
to Battery in the index of this service manual for
the location of the proper battery installation proce-
dures.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
BATTERY
The following information details the recommended
cleaning and inspection procedures for the battery
and related components. In addition to the mainte-
nance schedules found in this service manual and the
owner’s manual, it is recommended that these proce-
dures be performed any time the battery or related
components must be removed for vehicle service.
CLEANING
(1) Clean the battery cable terminal clamps of all
corrosion. Remove any corrosion using a wire brush
or a post and terminal cleaning tool, and a sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda) and warm water cleaning
solution (Fig. 24).
(2) Clean the battery tray and battery hold down
hardware of all corrosion. Remove any corrosion
using a wire brush and a sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) and warm water cleaning solution. Paint any
exposed bare metal.
(3) If the removed battery is to be reinstalled,
clean the outside of the battery case and the top
cover with a sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and
warm water cleaning solution using a stiff bristle
parts cleaning brush to remove any acid film (Fig.
25). Rinse the battery with clean water. Ensure that
the cleaning solution does not enter the battery cells
through the vent holes. If the battery is being
replaced, refer to Battery in the index of this service
manual for the location of the factory-installed bat-
tery specifications. Confirm that the replacement bat-
tery is the correct size and has the correct ratings for
the vehicle.
(4) Clean the battery thermoguard with a sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda) and warm water cleaning
solution using a stiff bristle parts cleaning brush to
remove any acid film.
Fig. 24 Clean Battery Cable Terminal Clamp -
Typical
1 – TERMINAL BRUSH
2 – BATTERY CABLE
Fig. 25 Clean Battery - Typical
1 – CLEANING BRUSH
2 – WARM WATER AND BAKING SODA SOLUTION
3 – BATTERY
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BATTERY
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)