Battery Replacement – Vent Hose Modification – 2015 Kia K900

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SUBJECT:

BATTERY REPLACEMENT – VENT HOSE MODIFICATION

 

When  replacing a battery for K900 utilizing P/N 37110-H9000U; a slight modification to the vent elbo w/hose will be needed in order to properly secure the vent hose assembly to the replacement battery, as outlined below. 

 

1. Locate and remove the original vent hose assembly from the battery being replaced.

 

2. Remove the elbow from the vent hose.

 

3. Use a pair of side cutters to remove three sides from the vent elbow flange.

 

4. Use the side cutters to trim the end of the vent hose by 6mm (1/4”) mm.

 

5. Install the vent elbow onto the vent hose. Note: Make sure the modified end of the elbow is installed into vent hose.

 

6. Reinstall the vent hose assembly into the vent hole nearest the positive terminal of the replacement battery.