Battery Terminal Clamp and Battery Terminal, Cleaning

Battery Terminal Clamp and Battery Terminal, Cleaning

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench 5-50Nm (VAG1331)VAG 1331

• Do not use rust remover, contact spray or grease because the lack of friction will cause the torque to be exceeded when installing and this will lead to the threaded connection breaking.

CAUTION!
Risk of injury. Observe warning notes and safety precautions. Refer to => [ Battery Safety Precautions ] Battery Safety Precautions and => [ Battery Safety Designation ] Battery Safety Designation!

- Disconnect battery.

- Check the battery terminal and the battery pole for corrosion or dirt.

- The battery terminal clamp is cleaned with the battery terminal cleaner wire brush using circular motions.





- The battery terminal is cleaned with the bottom side of the terminal cleaner using circular motions.





CAUTION!
Risk of injury. Observe warning notes and safety precautions. Refer to => [ Battery Safety Precautions ] Battery Safety Precautions and => [ Battery Safety Designation ] Battery Safety Designation!

- Reconnect the battery and tighten the terminals to the specified torque.

• Optimal contact is ensured if the bolted components are tightened to the specified torque after cleaning.