Automotive Servicing Grade 12: TVL/Industrial Arts

Downloaded from www.shsph.blogspot.
com
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila
TVL/Industrial Arts
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICING
Grade 12
1ST Quarter – Module 2 (Week 2)
Servicing Automotive Battery (SAB)
Most Essential Learning Competency
Demonstrate the testing of an automotive battery. (CODE: TLE_IAAUS912SAB-Ic-d-2)
Demonstrate the procedure in removing and replacing batteries.

(CODE: TLE_IAAUS912SAB-Ie-f-3)
0
Downloaded from www.shsph.blogspot.com
HOW DO YOU USE THIS MODULE?

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will
disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to
successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this
module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances
learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer keycard.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!
PARTS OF THE MODULE

• Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after completing
the lessons in the module.
• Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lesson.
• Looking Back to your Lesson - This section will measure what learnings
and skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
• Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
• Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
• Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the
lessons.
• Check your Understanding- It will verify how you learned from the lesson.
h ll h h h l df h
LESSON 1 – Demonstrate the testing of an automotive battery.

EXPECTATION:
• Discuss the procedure in testing battery using hydrometer.

• Test Battery using hydrometer.
• Analyze test result.
1
PRE – TEST
Direction: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
______1. It is the fluid inside the battery?
A. electrolyte
B. hydrometer
C. gasoline
D. plates
______2. What should be remove in the battery for you to insert the hydrometer
pick up tube?
A. battery case
B. battery cells
C. battery terminals
D. vent caps
______3. Which part of hydrometer is squeezed to drawn electrolyte inside the
hydrometer?
A. float
B. outer tube
C. pick up tube
D. suction bulb
______4. Which part of hydrometer is inserted in the vent holes?
A. float
B. outer tube
C. pick up tube
D. suction bulb
______5. Which part of hydrometer is considered as the body?
A. float
B. outer tube
C. pick up tube
D. suction bulb
LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Name the following parts of an Automotive Battery
2
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
A battery hydrometer is used to test the state of charge of a battery cell. This
is performed by measuring the density of the electrolyte, which is accomplished by
measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte. The greater the concentration of
sulfuric acid, the denser the electrolyte becomes. The higher the density, the higher
the state of charge. Specific gravity is the measurement of a liquid that is compared
to a baseline. The baseline is water which is assigned a base number of 1.000. The
concentration of sulfuric acid to water in a new golf car battery is 1.280 which means
that the electrolyte weighs 1.280 times the weight of the same volume of water. A
fully charged battery will test at 1.275 – 1.280 while a discharged battery will read
in the 1.140 range.
TOPIC: Testing Automotive battery using hydrometer
Objectives
• Discuss the procedure in testing battery using hydrometer.
• Test Battery using hydrometer.
• Analyze test result.
Testing Automotive battery using hydrometer

Procedure:
Your teacher will discuss the procedure with you with the aid of pictures and
actual battery.
1. Remove all battery vent caps.

2. Check the electrolyte level, it must be high enough to withdraw the
correct amount of solution into the hydrometer.
3. Squeeze the bulb and place the pick-up tube into the electrolyte of a cell.
4. Slowly release the bulb. Draw in enough solution until the float is freely
suspended in the barrel. Hold the hydrometer in vertical position.
5. Read the electrolyte level on eye level as shown in the figure below.
6. List the test result.
3
Fig.1. Drawing electrolyte from the battery Fig. 2. Checking specific gravity of electrolyte using float
hydrometer. (Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A
Activity 1
Rearrange the following procedures in testing a battery by using hydrometer.

_____ Squeeze the bulb and place the pick-up tube into the electrolyte of a cell.
_____ Check the electrolyte level, it must be high enough to withdraw the correct
amount of solution into the hydrometer.
_____ Remove all battery vent caps.
_____ List the test result.
_____ Slowly release the bulb. Draw in enough solution until the float is freely
suspended in the barrel. Hold the hydrometer in vertical position.
_____ Read the electrolyte level on eye level as shown in the figure below.
REMEMBER
Electrolyte is very harmful and it may burn our skin, avoid touching it or
being pour or drop in our skin. Use goggles or protective eyewear to protect our
eyes. Don’t forget to tighten vent caps after the testing procedures. List down in a
clean sheet of paper your readings in the hydrometer.
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Select the correct answer to each question and write the letter on the blank
provided for.
______1. How are you going to determine if one of the terminal is positive?
A. It is smaller in size
B. It has a plus (+) sign
C. It has a minus (-) sign
D. It has a blue color tag
______2. How are you going to determine if one of the terminal is negative?
A. It is bigger in size
D. It has a red color tag
______3. What are we going to do with used and old battery that we replaced with
new one?
A. Keep it and we can make it as a flower pots.
B. Threw it away together with other waste materials in our house
C. We can use it as a display in our house
D. Dispose properly at service garage, auto supply store or recycling
centers.
______4. What will likely to happen if we connect battery cables opposite to its
polarity with the terminals?
A. It will damage the car’s electrical components.
B. It is ok and nothing’s going to happen with the car.
C. The vehicle will work properly
4
D. The car will speed up its acceleration.
______5. To disconnect the battery first ________.

A. remove the vent plug
B. disconnect the insulated cable from the battery
C. disconnect the ground cable from the battery
D. put the transmission in park or reverse
POST – TEST
Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
______1. It is the fluid inside the battery?
A. electrolyte
B. hydrometer
C. gasoline
D. plates
______2. What should be remove in the battery for you to insert the hydrometer
pick up tube?
A. battery case
B. battery cells
C. battery terminals
D. vent caps
______3. Which part of hydrometer is squeezed to drawn electrolyte inside the
hydrometer?
A. float
B. outer tube
C. pick up tube
D. suction bulb
______4. Which part of hydrometer is inserted in the vent holes?
A. float
B. outer tube
C. pick up tube
D. suction bulb
______5. Which part of hydrometer is considered as the body?
A. float
B. outer tube
C. pick up tube
D. suction bulb
5
LESSON 2 – REMOVE AND REPLACE BATTERY
EXPECTATION:
• Remove battery without causing damage to workplace, property or

vehicle.
• Follow the proper procedure in replacing battery.
• Select appropriate tools and equipment.
• Observe personal safety in removing and replacing batteries.
PRE – TEST
Direction: Read the questions carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
______1. In disconnecting the battery, the correct tools used are______.
A. box wrench (12x13)
B. open wrench
C. battery pliers
D. a and c
______2. The tool to be used to clamp the battery is _______.
A. battery clamp puller
B. screw driver
C. pry bar
D. b and c
______3. In cleaning the corrosion and foreign materials on the battery tray
you must clean with___________.
A. brush with soda and water
B. oil
C. gasoline
D. none of the above
new one?
6
centers.
______9. What should we apply to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion?
A. electrolyte
B. Engine oil
C. gasoline
D. Lithium Grease
______ 10. What does CMOS stand for?

A. complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor
B. common metal–oxide–semiconductor
C. contemporary metal–oxide–semiconductor
D. complex metal–oxide–semiconductor
LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON
Name the following

parts of a Hydrometer
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
The service life of automobile battery ranges from two years to five
years depending on the type and its usage of. In replacing battery, correct
procedures must be observed to avoid damage to the electronic
components of the automobile.
TOPIC: Correct procedures in connecting and disconnecting a battery

Objectives
• Discuss the correct procedures in connecting and disconnecting a battery.
• Remove battery without causing damage to workplace, property or vehicle.
7
• Follow the proper procedure in replacing battery.
LEARNING CONTENT
Connect a memory holder (a 9-volt battery and adaptor) to the cigarette lighter
to keep the volatile memories alive, while the battery is disconnected from the vehicle.
Follow the manufacturer’s instruction to avoid overloading the 9-volt battery.
Disconnect the ground cable clamp using a box wrench or battery pliers.
Loosen the clamp ball then pull the clamp from the terminal. Do not use other pliers
or an open-end wrench. If the clamp sticks, use a battery clamp puller, do not pry
the clamp off with screw driver or pry bar. This may break the cover.
Disconnect the insulated cable from the battery. Clean the terminals and cable
clamps. Loosen the hold-down clamps and remove the battery. Clean the battery tray
and hold-down clamps. If these parts are metal, clean them with stiff brush in a
solution of baking soda and water.
When installing the battery, do not reverse the terminal connections.

Reconnect the insulated cable first then the ground cable, tightening enough the
hold down clamps.
BE CAREFUL: Never install a battery in incorrect polarity. The reversed polarity may
cause high current flow which will damage the car’s electrical components.
Fig. 4 Loosen the clamp bolt using open end wrench(http://www.google.com.ph.)
PROCEDURES IN REMOVING AND REPLACING BATTERY
1. Look for sulfate build-up in the form of a whitish or blue residue around the
terminal. Removing this residue can sometimes solve issues of a faulty
battery. DO NOT TOUCH THIS POWDER WITH YOUR BARE HANDS, as it
can often contain dried sulfuric acid which could corrode your skin.
2. Buy the correct replacement battery. To do this, know the kind of battery to
be replaced, its dimensions, car make model and engine size and bring this
information to a local auto parts dealers. That is important because
8
automotive batteries vary in size and electrical capacity and the replacement
battery will match the size of the battery tray and support of the vehicle.
3. Set up a secure working environment - Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface
at a safe distance from traffic sparks or open flames. Put on the parking brake.
Make sure the work area is smoke-free. Remember that electricity is not the
only danger.
4. Remove the cigarette lighter and plug the memory keeper into the lighter
socket. A complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) will keep the
PIN codes and settings for radios and navigation systems from getting erased
when you disconnect the battery. If you don't have a memory keeper make
sure you have all the PINs for your electronic equipment before you start.
5. Hood and use the prop rod to keep it open. Most of the latest model cars have
hoods that hold themselves up.
6. Locate the battery. The battery should be located in an accessible part on

either side of the car's frame. The battery is a rectangular box with two cables
attached to it.
7. Identify battery terminals. Locate the positive and the negative terminals of
the old car battery. The positive terminal will have a plus sign, appears bigger
in size and has a red color tag while the negative terminal will have a minus
sign, appears smaller in size and has blue, green or black color tags.
8. Disconnect the negative terminal. Loosen the negative cable clamp with a
wrench (Usually 8mm or 10mm) and slide it off of the terminal. If the cables
are unmarked, label them so that they don't get mixed up (otherwise you may
ruin your car's electric system later on). It is also important that you
disconnect the negative terminal socket before the positive terminal socket.
Otherwise, you may short circuit the positive terminal to a grounded part of
the car.
9. Disconnect the positive terminal.
10. Remove the car battery by unfastening the battery holder and remove any
screws, clamps or bars holding the battery in place.
11. Clean the terminal clamps and the battery tray. You can use a baking soda
solution and a wire brush. If there's any severe corrosion, consider
replacement by a mechanic.
12. Replace the battery - Place the new battery where you just took the old battery
out, with the positive and negative terminals on the correct sides. Connect all
the screws, clamps or bars that may hold the battery in place.
13. Reconnect the positive terminal - Tighten the clamps using a wrench.
14. Reconnect the negative terminal - Tighten the clamp with the wrench.
15. Apply battery lithium grease - Spray the terminals with lithium grease to
prevent corrosion.
9
16. Close the hood - Shut the hood of your car firmly and start your car. Check
that all the electronic devices are working properly.
17. Dispose of the used battery at service garages, auto supply stores, and
recycling centers. There may be a small fee for the service, but throwing the
battery away as normal garbage is not an option.
Activity 1
Give at least three (3) ways to determine the polarity of the terminals of the battery.
POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

1 1
2 2
3 3
REMEMBER
Connect a memory holder (a 9-volt battery and adaptor) to the cigarette
lighter to keep the volatile memories alive, while the battery is disconnected from
the vehicle. Disconnect the ground cable clamp first before disconnecting the
positive clamps of the battery.
When installing the battery, do not reverse the terminal connections.
Reconnect the insulated cable first then the ground cable, tightening enough the
hold down clamps. Never install a battery in incorrect polarity. The reversed
polarity may cause high current flow which will damage the car’s electrical
components.
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Select the correct answer to each question and write the letter on the blank
provided for.
new one?
centers.
10
POST – TEST
Direction: Read the questions carefully and encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
______1. In disconnecting the battery, the correct tools used are______.

A. box wrench (12x13)
B. open wrench
C. battery pliers
D. a and c
______2. The tool to be used to clamp the battery is _______.
A. battery clamp puller
B. screw driver
C. pry bar
D. b and c
______3. In cleaning the corrosion and foreign materials on the battery tray you
must clean with___________.
A. brush with soda and water
B. oil
C. gasoline
D. none of the above
11
new one?
centers.
______9. What should we apply to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion?
A. electrolyte
B. Engine oil
C. gasoline
D. Lithium Grease
______ 10. What does CMOS stand for?
A. complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor
B. common metal–oxide–semiconductor
C. contemporary metal–oxide–semiconductor
D. complex metal–oxide–semiconductor
12
Key to Correct
Lesson 1
Key to Correct
Pre-test and Post Test
1. A.
2. D.
3. D.
4. C
5. B
Pre-test and Post test

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. D
10. A
REFERENCE:
• STVEP CBLM Second Year Automotive Servicing NCI
• https://deepcyclebatterystore.com/use-battery-hydrometer/
• https://www.upsbatterycenter.com/blog/test-battery/
13
Acknowledgements
Writer: Luisito S. Terrago,

Editor: Ariel D. Tosio EPS
Reviewer: Roberto Daquil HT-VI, Sabas Baccay HT-VI, Willy Llagas III
Management Team: Maria Magdalena M. Lim-Schools Division
Superintendent-Manila, Aida H. Rondilla-Chief Education Supervisor
Lucky S. Carpio-EPS and Lady Hannah C Gillo, Librarian II-LRMS
14

Automotive Servicing Grade 12: TVL/Industrial Arts

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Automotive Servicing Grade 12: TVL/Industrial Arts

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Downloaded from www.shsph.blogspot.

Most Essential Learning Competency

Demonstrate the testing of an automotive battery. (CODE: TLE_IAAUS912SAB-Ic-d-2)

Demonstrate the procedure in removing and replacing batteries.

HOW DO YOU USE THIS MODULE?

PARTS OF THE MODULE

LESSON 1 – Demonstrate the testing of an automotive battery.

• Discuss the procedure in testing battery using hydrometer.

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

TOPIC: Testing Automotive battery using hydrometer

Testing Automotive battery using hydrometer

1. Remove all battery vent caps.

Rearrange the following procedures in testing a battery by using hydrometer.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

______5. To disconnect the battery first ________.

LESSON 2 – REMOVE AND REPLACE BATTERY

• Remove battery without causing damage to workplace, property or

______ 10. What does CMOS stand for?

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Name the following

TOPIC: Correct procedures in connecting and disconnecting a battery

When installing the battery, do not reverse the terminal connections.

Fig. 4 Loosen the clamp bolt using open end wrench(http://www.google.com.ph.)

PROCEDURES IN REMOVING AND REPLACING BATTERY

6. Locate the battery. The battery should be located in an accessible part on

POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

______1. In disconnecting the battery, the correct tools used are______.

Pre-test and Post test

Writer: Luisito S. Terrago,

You might also like

5. To disconnect the battery first __.

1. In disconnecting the battery, the correct tools used are.