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Battery Terminals, Checking For Secure Seating: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm V.A.G 1331

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench (5 To 50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
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Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Reversible Ratchet V.A.G. 1331/1

NOTE:

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

Make sure the battery connections are completely on the battery terminal.

Perform the following procedure:

-- Open the battery cover, if equipped.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Cover

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-- Move the positive and negative battery terminals back and forth to make sure they are securely attached.

Fig 3: Identifying Positive And Negative Battery Terminals

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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 the battery clamp on positive terminal is NOT seated securely:

-- Loosen and remove the -MINUS- battery terminal.

Fig 4: Identifying Removal Of -Minus- Battery Terminal

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-- Tighten the -PLUS- battery terminal to 6 Nm using Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm V.A.G 1331 and Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Reversible Ratchet V.A.G. 1331/1.

Fig 5: Identifying Torque Wrench Vag 1331 To Tighten -PLUS- Battery Terminal

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-- Connect and tighten the -MINUS- battery terminal to 6 Nm using Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm V.A.G 1331 and Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Reversible Ratchet V.A.G. 1331/1.

Fig 6: Connecting/Tightening -MINUS- Battery Terminal Using Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331 And Reversible Ratchet V.A.G. 1331/1

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If ground connection on battery terminal is NOT tight:

-- Tighten the -MINUS- on the battery terminal to 6 Nm using Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm V.A.G 1331 and Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Reversible Ratchet V.A.G. 1331/1.

Fig 7: Connecting/Tightening -MINUS- Battery Terminal Using Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331 And Reversible Ratchet V.A.G. 1331/1

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-- Install the cover, if equipped.

Fig 8: Identifying Battery Cover

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After connecting the battery, perform the following: