Where is the battery in a Saturn Ion 2004?
The battery is in the trunk with the spare tire.
Why does my car battery have a vent tube?
A battery vent tube is attached to the battery so it can expel those gases out into the open air away from the car. This means the chemicals inside the battery have gone into melt down. When this happens they sometimes create gas. The metal case of the battery has a hole, or safety vent on it.
What does it mean when a battery vents?
Venting is not a normal occurance, it is the result of battery failure caused by a hard short or over-discharge. The battery over-heats, and goes into irreversible thermal runaway. The heat build-up inside the cell produces hot gas, and is allowed to “vent” out the end of battery (as designed).
Where does battery vent tube go?
Attached to batteries, that require venting, is a red terminal cover (pictured below) that has a removable vent plug for insertion into the vent hole that is opposite of the vent hose that leads to the outside of the vehicle. Instructions are included to advise of the proper assembly.
Where is the battery in a 2005 Saturn?
Locating the Battery Your Saturn Ion’s battery is located in the trunk, inside the spare tire-compartment next to the tire. Lift up the carpeted floor-cover using the latch to access the battery.
How often should you change the battery in a Saturn Ion?
We recommend changing the battery in Saturns every 4 years. Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your Ion that you need to replace.
How do you connect a battery to a vent?
A) Twist off the vent plug from the positive terminal cap. B) Insert plug into the non-vent tube port. C) A press fit should be used to properly secure the vent plug into the battery to ensure proper seating into the vent port. D) Re-install battery and affix vent tube to the open vent port.
Can a lead acid battery be vented in a car?
AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) and Flooded Lead Acid batteries can produce a number of potentially dangerous gases. For vehicle applications that have the battery installed inside the passenger compartment of a vehicle, it is imperative the battery be vented properly.
Where are the vent ports on a Saturn Ion?
Some batteries may have vent hose configurations that will vent both ports to the outside of the vehicle. This is most notably in the Saturn Ion that uses either 88861746 (75VPG) or 88861747 (78VPG). These do not require a plug.
Can you replace the battery in a Saturn Ion?
Battery Replacement: 2003-2007 Saturn Ion – 2004 Saturn Ion Red Line 2.0L 4 Cyl. Supercharged 1. Getting Started – Prepare for the repair 2. Open the Hood – How to pop the hood and prop it open
A) Twist off the vent plug from the positive terminal cap. B) Insert plug into the non-vent tube port. C) A press fit should be used to properly secure the vent plug into the battery to ensure proper seating into the vent port. D) Re-install battery and affix vent tube to the open vent port.
AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) and Flooded Lead Acid batteries can produce a number of potentially dangerous gases. For vehicle applications that have the battery installed inside the passenger compartment of a vehicle, it is imperative the battery be vented properly.