Battery - Overcharging/Body Corrosion

84chrysler10

Models


1979 Through 1984 Rear Wheel Drive Vans/Wagons Equipped With Maintenance Free Batteries


Subject


Overfilled Battery Due to Water Ingestion


Index


ELECTRICAL

Date

September 10, 1984


No.


08-05-84

P-3864-C
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Corrosion of body sheetmetal components in the vicinity of the battery and battery overcharging. This is due to excess water spilling onto the battery from rain, wash, or road splash and then being ingested into the battery through its vent holes. Normal battery expansion and contraction may overfill the battery then spew out acid solution.

PARTS REQUIRED

1 - Battery Water Shield PN 4335558
2 - Battery Water Shield Attaching Washer PN 120392
2 - Battery Water Shield Attaching Lock Nut PN 152360

FIGURE 1:

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Position Battery Shield, PN 4335558, over battery (Figure 1).

2. Secure with Washer, PN 120392, and Lock Nut, PN 152360, on each battery hold down stud (Figure 1). It is not necessary to remove existing battery hold down lock nuts.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty

REAR WHEEL DRIVE LABOR OPERATION TIME SCHEDULE:

TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 08-08-20-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.2 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: 4X - Water Leak