| Visual inspection of battery |
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| Visually inspect battery before performing comprehensive measurements: |
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| External condition of battery |
Caution | Risk of explosion, poor crash safety, risk of corrosion, shortened service life. |
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| If the retainer plate is loose, this may damage the battery housing and allow electrolyte to escape. |
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| If not properly secured, the battery may be subject to vibration damage and the plates in the battery will be damaged. |
| Risk of malfunctions in electrical system or cable fire. |
| The wiring connections may not make proper contact if the battery terminals are damaged or the battery terminal clamps are loose. Check condition of battery terminals; for tightening torques for battery terminal clamps and additional clamps refer to → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27. |
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