12V Engine Compartment Battery, Checking Battery Terminal Clamp For Secure Fit

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench

NOTE:

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

Make sure the terminal clamp is attached completely to the battery terminal.

CAUTION:

The battery clamp on positive terminal is not seated securely.

Short circuit or sparks possible.

- Always disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery negative terminal first.

-- Open the cover on the heat shield boot -4-.

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-- Make sure the battery -3- is secure. Tighten the bolt -2- to the tightening specification.

-- Open the cover -4- over the battery negative terminal.

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-- Check the battery terminal clamps -1- and -5- for a secure fit. If necessary, tighten the nuts -2- and -6-.

Tightening Specification	Nm
Nut on battery terminal	6
Bolt to bracket	15

After connecting the battery, perform the following:

Procedure

Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .