Battery Terminal Clamp And Battery Terminal, Cleaning

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331

NOTE:

Do not use rust remover, contact spray or grease because the lack of friction will cause the torque to be exceeded when installing and this will lead to the threaded connection breaking.

WARNING:

Risk of injury. Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warning and Safety Measures. Refer to WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

-- Disconnect battery.

-- Check the battery terminal clamp and the battery pole for corrosion or dirt.

-- The battery terminal clamp is cleaned with the battery terminal cleaner wire brush using circular motions.

Fig 1: Cleaning Battery Terminal Clamp

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-- The battery terminal is cleaned with the bottom side of the terminal cleaner using circular motions.

Fig 2: Cleaning Battery Terminal

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WARNING:

Risk of injury. Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warning and Safety Measures. Refer to WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

-- Reconnect the battery and tighten the terminals to the specified torque.

NOTE:

Optimal contact is ensured if the bolted components are tightened to the specified torque after cleaning.