Kia Sportage: Battery / Repair procedures
Battery Voltage and Status
Check the battery voltage and status using the battery tester.
Battery Terminal
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Move back and forth to check that the battery terminals (A) are loose
or corroded.If the terminals are corroded, clean them.


If battery positive connection is loose, disconnect ground(GND) cable
first before attempting to remove or tighten plus connection, to prevent
personal injury.
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| 2. |
If the battery clamp on battery positive (+) terminal is not seated
securely:
| (1) |
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative
(-) terminal.
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| (2) |
Tighten battery clamp (A) on battery positive (+) terminal
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Battery positive (+) terminal:
7.8 - 9.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf·m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb·ft)
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| 3. |
If the battery clamp on battery negative (-) terminal is not seated
securely:
| (1) |
Tighten battery clamp (A) on battery negative (-) terminal.
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Battery negative (-) terminal:
4.0 - 6.0 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 3.0 - 4.4 lb·ft)
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Battery Condition
Check the battery for damage or deformation. If severe damage, deformation or
leakage is found, replace the battery.
Other information:
Description
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