Battery (12V), Checking Battery Terminal Clamp For Secure Fit

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench

NOTE:

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.

CAUTION:

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.

-- Release the locking tab -3-.

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-- Remove the high-voltage connection cover on the front of the vehicle -2-.

-- Remove the high-voltage connection cover on the front of the vehicle -1- from the guide.

-- Check the battery -1- for correct fitting, retighten the bolt -3- at the hold-down bracket -2- if necessary.

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Tightening Specification	Nm
Bolt to bracket	20

-- If installed, open the cover over the battery positive terminal.

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-- Make sure the battery terminal clamps -1- and -3- are secure and if necessary, tighten the nuts -2- and -4-.

Tightening Specification	Nm
Nut on battery terminal	6

After connecting the battery, perform the following:

Procedure

Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .