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– Tighten the terminal screws in the battery poles to a torque of
5 Nm -arrow-.
Note
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The tightening torque for the additional battery terminals is 6
Nm.
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The battery poles cannot be lubricated.
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The battery pole terminals can only be connected manually
and should not be forced, thus avoiding damage to the battery
case.
♦
After reconnecting the battery, make an inspection of the ve‐
hicle equipment (radio, clock, electric convenience system,
power window drive, etc.) as per the repair manual and/or in‐
struction manual.
♦
It is essential that you make a visual inspection of the external
condition and the battery connections before any measure‐
ments.
WARNING
Please follow the warning notes and safety rules for lead and
acid batteries, represented by symbols on the battery tag.
Warning notes and safety rules for lead and acid batteries
1 - Fires, sparks, open flame and smoking are prohibited:
– Avoid sparks and electrostatic discharges when handling ca‐
bles and electrical devices;
– Avoid short circuits (never lay a tool on top of a battery).
2 - Please wear protective goggles.
3 - Keep children away from acid and batteries.
4 - Recycling:
– Dispose of old batteries at a battery collection center (suppli‐
er).
5 - Never discard old batteries in domestic waste!
6 - Risk of explosion:
– A highly explosive mix of oxy-hydrogen gas is produced when
charging batteries.
7 - Follow the instructions mentioned on the battery, in the elec‐
trical system repair manual and in the operation manual.
8 - Danger of chemical corrosion.
– The battery acid is highly corrosive, therefore wear protection
goggles and gloves;
– Do not tilt the battery. Acid can leak from the degassing open‐
ings.
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