Batteries - checking and correcting fluid level - AP54.10-P-5410CW
MODEL 204.0/2/9 with liquid battery
| Remove/install | |||
| Risk of explosion caused by escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of injury caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or metal spatter due to short circuit. Risk of burn injuries caused by short circuit. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or absorption of lead over the skin or orifices | No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves and clothing and safety glasses with side guards. Do not place any conductive objects on the battery and avoid any short circuit from battery positive to ground. Only fill liquid battery electrolyte (diluted sulfuric acid) into suitable and appropriately marked containers. |
AS54.10-Z-0001-01A | |
| Notes on battery | AH54.10-P-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on AGM battery | AH54.10-P-0002-01A | ||
| Depending on the vehicle model and installed special equipment, the type (liquid or absorbent glass mat battery) and where it is installed (engine or luggage compartment) of the on-board electrical system battery (G1) can vary | |||
| 1.1 | Open engine hood and raise to vertical position | For an on-board electrical system battery (G1) mounted in the engine compartment | |
| 1.2 | Open trunk lid or liftgate | For an on-board electrical system battery (G1) mounted in the luggage compartment | |
| 2.1 | Remove air duct housing (1) | For an on-board electrical system battery (G1) mounted in the engine compartment | |
| 2.2 | Lift cover for trunk floor and cover for on-board electrical system battery (G1) | For an on-board electrical system battery (G1) mounted in the luggage compartment | |
| 3 | Remove stop plugs (2) of all battery cells from the on-board electrical system battery (G1) | ||
| Checking | |||
| 4 | Check battery fluid level in all battery cells, correct if necessary | Only distilled water may be used for topping up the battery. |
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| 5 | Install in the reverse order |