During car repairs or on the eve of severe cold weather, motorists have to remove batteries on their own. In many machines, they are readily accessible and retrieving them is not a problem. This also applies to Hyundai Getz.
Instructions
Step 1
The location of the battery is the engine compartment. The top of the battery is covered with a waterproof black cover, which must be removed. After you have removed the cover, turn off the ignition by first disconnecting the ground and then the + cable.
Step 2
Unscrew the bolt of the mounting plate and pull the battery out. If the battery has reached the end of its life, take it to a recycling center, as it may contain toxic compounds.
Step 3
Before reinstalling the battery, clean the terminals. This is best done with a brass wire brush and then coat the terminals with a special anti-corrosion grease.
Step 4
After installing the battery, connect the cables to the appropriate terminals. Enter the radio code if necessary. Do not mix up the cables. This can cause serious damage to the generator and the entire electrical system.
Step 5
To check the degree of discharge of the battery, it is necessary to measure the density of the electrolyte using a hydrometer. The higher its density, the higher the ball of the hydrometer will rise, on the scale of which the values are plotted in units of density (g / cm3). Measurement of the density of the electrolyte should be done with extreme caution, not allowing the electrolyte from the pipette to get onto the surface of the battery or body. Electrolyte is sulfuric acid, which can cause corrosion and electrical leakage. Acid temperature during density measurement is 200-300C. Measurements are carried out in each bank, and it should be the same everywhere. The norm for a charged battery is 1.28 g / cm3. When the battery is discharged by 50%, the density of the electrolyte will be 1, 20 g / cm3, and for a discharged one quarter - 1, 24 g / cm3. In the last two cases, the battery needs to be recharged in winter.
Step 6
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area with the hood open. During charging, the charging current should be approximately 10% of the battery capacity, and the charging time should be approximately 10 hours. The electrolyte temperature during charging should not be higher than + 550C. If not, interrupt charging or reduce the current.
