Battery And Battery Terminals, Checking

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench (5 To 50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
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NOTE:

Tight battery connections assure trouble-free battery function and long service life.

-- Operate lock -arrow-, fold up and remove cover toward front.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Cover Lock

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-- Check battery terminal clamps are seated securely on the battery terminals by moving the battery ground (GND) wire -1- and the battery positive (B+) wire -2- to and fro by hand.

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Cable Clamps

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WARNING:

If battery positive (B+) connection is loose, disconnect ground (GND) cable first before attempting to remove or tighten plus connection, to prevent personal injury.

If battery positive (B+) connection is not tight:

-- First disconnect battery clamp -1- at battery minus pole.

Fig 4: Identifying Battery Cable Clamps

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-- Tighten battery clamp -2- on battery positive (B+) terminal to 9 Nm.

-- Re-connect battery clamp -1- on battery ground (GND) terminal and tighten to 9 Nm.

If ground (GND) connection on battery is not tight:

-- Tighten the battery clamp -1- on the battery ground (GND) terminal to 9 Nm.

Fig 5: Identifying Battery Cable Clamps

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-- Reinstall cover.

NOTE:

Once the battery is reconnected, refer to General Information .