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Servicing screw connections
Servicing screw connections
  Note
To prevent the screw connection from cracking when the tightening torque has been exceeded due to a lack of friction in the thread, do not apply rust remover, contact spray or grease to the screw connections.
  WARNING
Risk of injury.
Observe warnings and safety regulations → Chapter.
–  Disconnect battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
   
–  Loosen cap nut and remove wiring lug from screw connection.
–  Check screw connection for corrosion, dirt, etc.
–  Select appropriate adapter and corresponding sanding pad for screw connection.
  Caution
Increased corrosion due to exposed copper layer.
Do not sand away the tin plating to such an extent that the copper layer underneath becomes visible. Galvanic effects can cause increased corrosion.
  Note
As the thickness of the tin coating varies, it is necessary to clean the screw connection in several stages and check it in between.
–  Apply adapter to screw connection and sand corrosion and dirt off by rotating adapter.
–  Check screw connection and if necessary re-sand.
–  Bolt screw connection together with locating element (if fitted) and tighten to specified torque.
  Note
To ensure optimum contact, tighten all screw-type connections to specified torque after cleaning.
–  Protect connection from corrosion by applying corresponding anti-corrosion agent → Chapter.
–  Re-connect battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
  N97-10788

Cleaning battery terminal clamps and battery terminals > < Servicing wiring lugs