Battery In Engine Compartment, Checking

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.

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 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: Removing -Minus- Battery Terminal

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

Fig 5: Using 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 V.A.G 1331 and 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 is Not Tight:

-- Tighten the -MINUS- on the battery terminal to 6 Nm using Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331 and 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: Closing Battery Cover

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After connecting the battery, perform the following:

Procedure

Refer to Battery, Connecting