Battery, Visual Inspection
- Before performing extensive measurements, inspect visually.
- External battery condition;
- Battery connections;
- Secure battery seating.
CAUTION:
Risk of explosion, inadequate crash safety, risk of corrosion, shortened service life.
- A lose battery retaining bracket can damage the battery housing and allow battery acid to leak.
- A battery that is mounted incorrectly can sustain vibration damage resulting in damage to the battery plates.
- Tighten retaining bracket bolt; tightening torque → 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
Risk of malfunction in the electrical system or wiring burn.
- Wiring connection contact is not guaranteed if the battery terminals are damaged or the battery clamps are loose. Check the condition of the battery terminals; battery terminal clamp and auxiliary clamp tightening torque → 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL