Silverado 1500 2WD V8-5.3L Hybrid (2004)
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Remove the ESB trim cover and ESB intermediate cover.
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Isolate the battery to be tested or charged.
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Install the test adapters on the terminals, refer to J 42000-30 and hand tighten only.
Use the following procedure to charge the battery:
1. Turn OFF the charger.
2. Ensure that all of the battery terminal connections are clean and tight.
3. Connect the charger positive lead to the battery positive terminal and the negative charger lead to the negative battery terminal.
4. Turn ON the charger and set to the automatic setting.
5. Inspect the battery every half hour after starting the battery charger.
6. Charge the battery until the until the taper-rate charger indicates that the battery is fully charged.
7. Estimate the battery temperature by feeling the side of the battery-If it feels hot to the touch or its temperature is over 45°C (125°F), discontinue
charging and allow the battery to cool before resuming charging.
8. After charging, test the battery. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test (Non-HP2)Battery Inspection/Test (HP2). See: Starting and Charging/Testing
and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Battery Inspection/Test See: Testing and Inspection
IMPORTANT:
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If charging with a manual battery charger use the procedure to ensure proper results.
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Use of any boost charging method will cause damage to the Panasonic Battery.
