Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Battery: Tools and Equipment
Battery Servicing Tools
TOOLS
Anyone working with a battery needs the proper tools. Using the right tools will prevent damage to the battery, battery cables and battery hold
down clamp.
Tools and equipment manufactured for servicing batteries have insulated parts to help prevent arcing should the tool be dropped or placed
accidentally between a terminal and some other contact surface.
Filling Devices
For batteries with removable vent caps, one of the most important on-vehicle services is to maintain the correct electrolyte level. Two devices
are available for this purpose: a self-leveling filler which allows the battery to be filled to a predetermined level automatically and a
syringe-type tiller.
Pliers
Battery pliers have jaws specifically designed for gripping cable clamp bolts securely. Care should be taken when removing or replacing the
cable clamp bolts so that the battery terminal is not subjected to any excessive lateral or twisting forces. Such forces could cause major damage
to the internal components of the battery and leakage at the terminals.
Clamp Puller
Use a clamp puller to remove a cable clamp from the battery terminal. With the jaws gripping the underside of the cable clamp, pull the clamp
up by exerting pressure against the top of the battery terminal. Proper use of this tool avoids the damaging lateral or twisting forces that result
when using a pry bar or pliers.