16-01-017

GROUP
NUMBER
CAMPAIGN
Technical Service Bulletin
SUBJECT:
DATE
APRIL 2016
16-01-017
MODEL(S)
ELANTRA (AD)
BATTERY TERMINAL AND MOUNTING BRACKET INSPECTION
(SERVICE CAMPAIGN TAA)
 IMPORTANT
*** Dealer Stock and Retail Vehicles ***
Dealers must perform this Service Campaign on all affected vehicles prior to customer retail delivery
and whenever an affected vehicle is in the shop for any maintenance or repair.
When a vehicle arrives at the Service Department, access Hyundai Motor America's "Warranty
Vehicle Information" screen via WEBDCS to identify open Campaigns.
Description:
The battery mounting bracket was recently replaced on some 2017MY Elantra vehicles at a port
facility. The battery terminals and battery mounting bracket bolts might not have been properly
secured during replacement.
This bulletin provides the procedure to verify the battery terminal and battery mounting bracket torque.
Applicable Vehicles: Certain 2017 ELANTRA (AD)
Warranty Information:
Op. Code
ADBATTR0
Operation
Battery Terminal and Bracket Inspection and Tightening
Op. Time
0.3 M/H
NOTE 1: Submit Claim on Campaign Claim Entry Screen.
NOTE 2: If a part is found in need of replacement while performing Service Campaign TAA and
the affected part is still under warranty, submit a separate warranty claim using the same Repair
Order.
Circulate To: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager, Warranty Manager, Service
Advisors, Technicians, Body Shop Manager, Fleet Repair
SUBJECT:
BATTERY TERMINAL AND MOUNTING BRACKET INSPECTION (SERVICE CAMPAIGN TAA)
Service Procedure:
1.
Open the hood.
2.
Verify both battery terminal clamps (A)
and (B) are fully seated and securely
fastened. Use a 10 mm socket or
wrench to verify the clamp torque on
each terminal.
Tightening torque: 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft (7.8
~ 9.8 Nm)
3.
A
B
Inspect that the battery is firmly seated
in the battery tray.
Inspect mounting bracket is installed
properly.
C
Verify the battery mounting bracket nut
(C) and bolt (D) are properly tightened
by using an appropriate wrench or
socket.
Tightening torque: 14.5 ~ 30.4 lb-ft
(19.6 ~ 29.4 Nm)
D
4.
Procedure complete.
TSB #: 16-01-017
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