Battery, Checking Battery Terminals For Tight Fit

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm VAG 1331

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench (5 To 50 Nm) VAG 1331
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Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Reversible Ratchet VAG. 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.

Battery in Engine Compartment

Perform the following:

-- Open the battery cover, if equipped.

Fig 2: Identifying Direction To Open 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: Moving Battery Terminals Back And Forth

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WARNING:

If battery positive (B+) connection is loose, disconnect the ground 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 VAG 1331 and Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Reversible Ratchet VAG. 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 VAG 1331 and Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Reversible Ratchet VAG. 1331/1.

Fig 6: Connecting/Tightening -MINUS- Battery Terminal Using Torque Wrench VAG 1331 And Reversible Ratchet VAG. 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 VAG 1331 and Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Reversible Ratchet VAG. 1331/1.

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

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-- Install the cover, if equipped.

Fig 8: Closing Battery Cover

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After connecting the battery, perform the following:

Procedure

Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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