Kia Sportage: Battery: Description and Operation

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Description

1.	The maintenance-free battery is, as the name implies, totally maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps.

2.	Water never needs to be added to the maintenance-free battery.

The battery is completely sealed, except for small vent holes in the cover.

After disconnecting then reconnecting the battery negative cable, reset some parts that require the reset procedures. (Refer to BE group - General Information)

Alternator: Repair procedures

Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal. Tightening torque : (+) terminal : 7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft) (-) te ...

Battery: Components and Components Location

Components 1. Battery insulation pad2. Battery3. Battery tray4. ECM & bracket assembly5. Battery mounting bracket ...

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Kia Sportage: Battery: Description and Operation

Alternator: Repair procedures

Battery: Components and Components Location

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