Battery Post and Terminal, Handling Instructions

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Posts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

CAUTION: In order to prevent damage to the battery terminals and battery posts, observe the following:

• Battery terminals must only be placed on battery posts - arrows  - without using force (by hand only).
• Do not apply grease to battery terminals or posts.
• Battery terminals must be securely and fully seated on the battery post before tightening (battery post flush with terminal or protruding slightly from terminal).
• Battery terminals that are torqued to specification must NOT be tightened any further. Terminal damage will result.

• Battery terminal tightening torques depend on model and application. Refer to 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL