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Battery post/terminal, handling instructions

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 without using force (by hand only).
  • Do not apply grease to battery posts/terminals.
  • Battery terminals must be securely and fully seated on the battery post before tightening.
  • Battery terminals that are torqued to specification must NOT be tightened any further. Terminal damage will result.
Fig 1: Identifying Battery Terminals
GW00004078Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Battery terminal - - and additional terminal - - tightening torques can be found in table "Tightening torques: battery" → Battery, tightening torques .