Battery, Checking Battery Terminal Clamps For Secure Fit

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm:VAG1331

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench
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Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Reversible Ratchet:VAG1331/1

Fig 2: Identifying Ratchet, Reversible V.A.G 1331/1
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NOTE:

Tight battery terminal clamps 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 trim cover if equipped.

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Cover

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

Fig 4: Identifying Positive And Negative Battery Terminals

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WARNING:

If the battery terminal clamp on the positive terminal is loose, disconnect the battery terminal clamp on the negative terminal first to prevent an accident.

If the Battery Terminal Clamp on Positive Terminal is NOT Secure:

-- Loosen and remove the -NEGATIVE- battery terminal clamp.

Fig 5: Identifying Removal Of -Minus- Battery Terminal

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-- Tighten the -POSITIVE- battery terminal clamp using the :VAG1331 and :VAG1331/1 to 6 Nm.

Fig 6: Identifying Torque Wrench Vag 1331 To Tighten -PLUS- Battery Terminal

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-- Reconnect the -NEGATIVE- battery terminal clamp and tighten to 6 Nm using the :VAG1331 and :VAG1331/1 .

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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If the Battery Terminal Clamp on the Negative Terminal is NOT tigh:t

-- Tighten the -NEGATIVE- battery terminal clamp on the battery terminal to 6 Nm using the :VAG1331 and :VAG1331/1 .

Fig 8: 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 9: Identifying Battery Cover

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After connecting the battery, perform the following:

Procedure

Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .