Auxiliary battery tray installation - Revision history

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Brand new article - written by forum user Siddo, transferred here by forum user Bosanek

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{{intro-notes}}

THIS GUIDE IS IN PROCESS OF BEING WRITTEN

== Introduction ==
{{Gen3|}}

This installation guide is primarily for fitting the NON-ABS auxiliary battery tray into a Jimny 3, which can be sourced from Jimnybits or other reputable sellers.
This guide does not cover the ABS battery tray installation, although steps / parts may be similar.

The guide was written by forum user [https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/user/27584-siddo Siddo] (with some images sourced from JimnyBits website) and transferred into this wiki by forum user [https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/profile/16580-bosanek Bosanek].

== Required parts ==

The provided kit from JimnyBits comes complete with a few separate parts, which are labelled alphabetically where possible throughout the guide. They are ''''bold italic''' in the text.
* A : NON-ABS battery tray
* B : Coolant reservoir platform
* C : Battery ratchet strap
* D : Battery tray fixing bolts (not shown above, reused from vehicle)
* E : Battery tray fixing cross head bolt (not shown above, provided with kit)
* F : Vehicle washer reservoir bolts (not shown above, provided with kit)
* H : Coolant reservoir tie wrap / cable ties (not shown above, provided with kit)

{{Edited}}

[[Category:Electrical - gen3]]
[[Category:Howto - gen3]]

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 # Coolant reservoir tie wrap / cable ties;
 #* Not shown in the above picture;
 You will also need battery tray fixing bolts, which can be reused from the vehicle (more on that below).
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 <br clear=all>
-[[File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary battery tray installation guide - A02.png|thumb|left|512px|Figure 08 - Engine coolant reservoir back in a new mounting position]]
+[[File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary battery tray installation guide - A08.png|thumb|left|512px|Figure 08 - Engine coolant reservoir back in a new mounting position]]
 * Rest the coolant reservoir into place, tighten the wraps and cut off any excess parts of the wraps.
 <br clear=all>

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 # Coolant reservoir platform;
 #* The small metal part in the picture above;
-#* Battery ratchet strap;
+# Battery ratchet strap;
 #* Obviously visible in the picture above;
 # Battery tray fixing cross head bolt;

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 The installation in an above described vehicle but with ABS-equipped brakes should be similar but with a different tray kit.
-The installation in LHD petrol Jimnys 3 requires different relocation of the windshield fluid and some extra wiring for the pumps.
+The installation in LHD petrol Jimnys 3 requires different relocation of the window washing fluid bottle and some extra wiring for the pumps.
-The installation in a diesel (DDiS) Jimny 3 is outright impossible, as there is no space left in the engine bay.
+The installation in the engine bay of a diesel (DDiS) Jimny 3 is outright impossible, as there is not nearly enough empty space left in it.

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	The guide was written by forum user [https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/user/27584-siddo Siddo] (with some images sourced from JimnyBits website) and transferred into this wiki by forum user [https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/profile/16580-bosanek Bosanek].		The guide was written by forum user [https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/user/27584-siddo Siddo] (with some images sourced from JimnyBits website) and transferred into this wiki by forum user [https://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/profile/16580-bosanek Bosanek].
		+
		+
		+	== Applicability ==
		+
		+
		+	This guide currently applies only to the following vehicles:
		+	* Jimny 3;
		+	* RHD;
		+	* petrol M13A engine;
		+	* non-ABS brakes;
		+
		+
		+	The installation in an above described vehicle but with ABS-equipped brakes should be similar but with a different tray kit.
		+
		+	The installation in LHD petrol Jimnys 3 requires different relocation of the windshield fluid and some extra wiring for the pumps.
		+
		+	The installation in a diesel (DDiS) Jimny 3 is outright impossible, as there is no space left in the engine bay.

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 {{intro-notes}}
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-The provided kit from JimnyBits comes complete with a few separate parts, which are labelled alphabetically where possible throughout the guide. They are ''''bold italic''' in the text.
+[[File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary battery tray installation guide - A01.png|thumb|left|512px|Figure 01 - JimnyBits auxiliary battery tray kit]]
-* A : NON-ABS battery tray
+<br clear=all>
-* B : Coolant reservoir platform
-* C : Battery ratchet strap
+The provided kit from JimnyBits comes complete with a few separate parts:
-* D : Battery tray fixing bolts (not shown above, reused from vehicle)
+# NON-ABS battery tray;
-* E : Battery tray fixing cross head bolt (not shown above, provided with kit)
+#* The big metal part in the picture above;
-* F : Vehicle washer reservoir bolts (not shown above, provided with kit)
+# Coolant reservoir platform;
-* H : Coolant reservoir tie wrap / cable ties (not shown above, provided with kit)
+#* The small metal part in the picture above;
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-=== Recording current state ===
+=== Recording the initial state ===
-It is advisable to take a photo or make notes of the placement of the engine bay before altering any locations of the equipment, especially the electrical connections marked in red for the window washing fluid bottle.
+[[File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary battery tray installation guide - A02.png|thumb|left|512px|Figure 02 - Typical situation in an engine bay of an RHD Jimny with M13A engine]]
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-* Loosen the -------- holding the engine coolant reservoir to the wing.
+* Loosen the ?????? holding the engine coolant reservoir to the wing.
 ** If required, spray some penetrating fluid before hand.
 * Remove the coolant reservoir.
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-* Loosen the 10 mm bolts (D) holding the washer reservoir to the wing.
+[[File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary battery tray installation guide - A03.png|thumb|left|512px|Figure 03 - Window washing fluid bottle removal points]]
 ** If required, spray some penetrating fluid before hand.
 * There are two bolts one either side of the bottle.
 * The visible bolt is indicated in red in this image.
 * Disconnect the electrical connections for the washer reservoir.
 ** Indicated in green in this image.
-** Feel free to disconnect the battery before doing so if you wish.
+** It may be advisable to disconnect the battery before doing so.
 * Now remove the bottle.
 * Clean the area before fitting the new tray.
 * You may want to carefully cut the tape restricting the reservoir cables to ensure you have enough ‘play’ when refitting.
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-* Fit the tray (A) in place ensuring it fits with ease.
+[[File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary battery tray installation guide - A05.png|thumb|left|512px|Figure 05 - Installing the auxiliary battery tray in the engine bay]]
-* Reuse the bolts (D) which had been removed from the washer reservoir (shown in red) to fix the tray at the two points shown using the existing
+* Fit the auxiliary battery tray in place ensuring it fits with ease.
-holes to mount too.
+* Reuse the bolts which had been removed from the washer reservoir (shown in red) to fix the tray at the two points shown using the existing mounting holes.
-* Use the cross head bolt (E) provided to screw into the existing coolant reservoir bracket.
+* Use the cross head bolt provided to screw into the existing coolant reservoir bracket.
 * A tapped hole is present, although it takes a bit of lining up.
 * It is also advisable to clean and grease the hole at this point.
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-* Using bolts (F) shown in green, mount the washer reservoir to the side of the new tray, using a 10 mm socket & spanner to tighten.
+[[File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary battery tray installation guide - A06.png|thumb|left|512px|Figure 06 - Window washing fluid bottle back in a new mounting position]]
 * Be careful not to torque too high as the washer reservoir is only plastic.
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-* Mount the coolant reservoir platform (B) to the new tray (A) using the provided kit tie wraps / cable ties (H).
+[[File:Suzuki Jimny 3 - auxiliary battery tray installation guide - A07.png|thumb|left|512px|Figure 07 - Mounting the additional platform to hold the engine coolant reservoir]]
 * Rest the coolant reservoir into place, tighten the wraps and cut off any excess parts of the wraps.

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	* F : Vehicle washer reservoir bolts (not shown above, provided with kit)		* F : Vehicle washer reservoir bolts (not shown above, provided with kit)
	* H : Coolant reservoir tie wrap / cable ties (not shown above, provided with kit)		* H : Coolant reservoir tie wrap / cable ties (not shown above, provided with kit)
		+
		+
		+	== Installation procedure ==
		+
		+
		+	=== Recording current state ===
		+
		+
		+	It is advisable to take a photo or make notes of the placement of the engine bay before altering any locations of the equipment, especially the electrical connections marked in red for the window washing fluid bottle.
		+
		+
		+	=== Removal of the engine coolant reservoir ===
		+
		+
		+	* Loosen the -------- holding the engine coolant reservoir to the wing.
		+	** If required, spray some penetrating fluid before hand.
		+	* Remove the coolant reservoir.
		+
		+
		+	=== Removal of the window washing fluid bottle ===
		+
		+
		+	* Loosen the 10 mm bolts (D) holding the washer reservoir to the wing.
		+	** If required, spray some penetrating fluid before hand.
		+	* There are two bolts one either side of the bottle.
		+	* The visible bolt is indicated in red in this image.
		+
		+
		+	* Disconnect the electrical connections for the washer reservoir.
		+	** Indicated in green in this image.
		+	** Feel free to disconnect the battery before doing so if you wish.
		+	* Now remove the bottle.
		+
		+
		+	* Clean the area before fitting the new tray.
		+	* You may want to carefully cut the tape restricting the reservoir cables to ensure you have enough ‘play’ when refitting.
		+
		+
		+	=== Installation of the second battery tray ===
		+
		+
		+	* Fit the tray (A) in place ensuring it fits with ease.
		+	* Reuse the bolts (D) which had been removed from the washer reservoir (shown in red) to fix the tray at the two points shown using the existing
		+	holes to mount too.
		+	* Use the cross head bolt (E) provided to screw into the existing coolant reservoir bracket.
		+	* A tapped hole is present, although it takes a bit of lining up.
		+	* It is also advisable to clean and grease the hole at this point.
		+
		+
		+	=== Reinstallation of the window washing fluid bottle ===
		+
		+
		+	* Using bolts (F) shown in green, mount the washer reservoir to the side of the new tray, using a 10 mm socket & spanner to tighten.
		+	* Be careful not to torque too high as the washer reservoir is only plastic.
		+
		+
		+	=== Reinstallation of the engine coolant reservoir ===
		+
		+
		+	* Mount the coolant reservoir platform (B) to the new tray (A) using the provided kit tie wraps / cable ties (H).
		+	* Rest the coolant reservoir into place, tighten the wraps and cut off any excess parts of the wraps.
		+
		+
		+	== Final notes ==
		+
		+
		+	Ensure that all the components are in place and tightly fixed.
		+
		+	Now the installation of the second battery tray is complete and the 2nd battery and associated equipment can be fitted.