12V Engine Compartment Battery, Checking Battery Terminal Clamp For Secure Fit
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench
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.
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-.
-- Make sure the battery -3- is secure. Tighten the bolt -2- to the tightening specification.
-- Open the cover -4- over the battery negative terminal.
-- 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 .