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Plastic Battery Box Cover Retainer Clip
Constellation
Heritage
> 4700 Models

4800 Models
4900 Models

Western Star
Service Bulletin

5900 Models
6900 Models

General Information
The plastic battery box cover may become loose, and possibly lost, due do inadequate retention. To improve
the retention of a loose or replacement plastic battery box cover, install additional retainers and seals as described in the following work instructions.

Parts
See Table 1 for battery box retainer parts.

Part Number
D06-89878-000
A06-89610-003
A06-89610-004
06-89611-000

Battery Box Retainer Parts
Part
Installation Drawing, Retainers, Battery Box
Coated Retainer, Left Hand
Coated Retainer, Right Hand
Bulb Seal

Quantity
—
1
1
2

Table 1, Battery Box Retainer Parts

Instructions
1. Park the vehicle, shut down the engine, and apply the brakes. Chock the tires.
2. Remove the battery box cover.
3. Install the seals on the left- and right-hand side of the battery box.
3.1

Position the seals at the edge of the battery box front plate flange, with the bulb-side of each seal
oriented to the outside of the box. See Fig. 1 .

3.2

Press the seals into the battery box until they fit securely.

4. Remove the two upper bolts that secure the battery box to the frame rail.

NOTE: The bolt, the nut, and the two washers will be used to install the retainers.
5. Install the retainers on the battery box.
5.1

Feed the bolt through the retainer, then install one of the washers.

5.2

Position the retainer on the battery box, then install the second washer on the inboard side of the
frame rail.

5.3

Install the nut, and tighten 136 lbf·ft (184 N·m).

5.4

Repeat this procedure for the other retainer.

6. Install the batter box lid so it fits securely over the seals. See Fig. 2.
7. Position the battery box cover so it fits securely under the retainers.

Warranty
This procedure is warrantable only if the described condition exists and the repair is performed within the applicable base or extended coverage warranty period. If a failure is not found, this procedure is considered preventive and warranty does not apply.

Western Star Service Bulletin, September 2013

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Plastic Battery Box Cover Retainer Clip

Western Star
Service Bulletin

Constellation
Heritage
> 4700 Models

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5900 Models
6900 Models

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4800 Models
4900 Models

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A. The seal is positioned at the edge of the battery
box front plate flange.
1. Bulb Seal
2. Bolt
3. Retainer
4. Washer
5. Nut

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A. The retainers should be positioned over the battery
box lid.
Fig. 2, Battery Box Retainer Installation

Fig. 1, Battery Box Retainer Installation

Normal warranty applies. See Table 2 for QuickClaim damage code and labor allowance information. Refer to
this service bulletin by number at the beginning of the claim comments. See Table 3 for OWL VMRS codes and
labor allowance information. Enter this service bulletin number in the Service Bulletin # field.

Damage Code
289-000A01950

SRT Code
290-5010A

QuickClaim Damage Code and Labor Allowance
Description
Retainer, Battery Box Cover, Install

Time: Hours
0.3

Table 2, QuickClaim Damage Code and Labor Allowance

Primary Failed Part
Battery Box Cover

OWL VMRS Codes and Labor Allowance
Component
Cause Code SRT Code
Description
Code
014-005-006
30
290-5010A Retainer, Battery Box Cover, Install

Time: Hours
0.3

Table 3, OWL VMRS Codes and Labor Allowance

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Western Star Service Bulletin, September 2013