Battery - Cover/Insulation Pad Applications/Installation

Group
36 - ENGINE ELECTRICAL

Number
03-36-022

Date
November, 2003

Model
Santa Fe 2001-2004, Sonata 1989-2004, XG 300 2001 and XG 350 2002-2004

Subject
BATTERY COVER INFORMATION

This TSB updates and combines information previously released in TSB # 03-36-005 and TSB # 03-36-009.

DESCRIPTION:

A battery cover (insulation pad, glass wool) is installed on Sonata, Santa Fe and XG 350 vehicles to extend the battery life.





CAUTION
Do not discard the battery cover after service that requires battery removal. The battery cover must be reinstalled after service to ensure longer battery life. The battery cover protects the battery from engine heat.





VEHICLES AFFECTED

NOTE
If a Hyundai supplied replacement battery is to be installed, install the battery cover before installing the battery (the battery cover will not fit when installed after the battery has been installed).





NOTE
The above picture illustrates the issue for the Santa Fe, as an example. The "Insulation Pad" part numbers for the other models are shown in this TSB.

OLDER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC BATTERY COVER:





Some older vehicles may have been originally equipped with a Plastic Cover over the battery. If so, when replacing the battery, discard the Plastic Cover and install the new Glass Wool type of Insulation Pad (the appropriate part number is shown).





PARTS INFORMATION