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Cleaning battery clamp and battery terminal
Cleaning battery clamp and battery terminal
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  VAG 1331
  Note
The use of penetrating fluid, contact spray or grease etc. is prohibited since the missing adhesion in the threads may cause a torque excess and, therefore, the break of the threaded connection.
  WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations → Chapter!
–  Disconnect battery.
–  Check battery clamp and battery terminal for corrosion or dirt.
  W00-0427
–  Clean battery clamp using wire brush of battery terminal cleaner with circular movements.
  N97-10792
–  Clean battery terminal using underside of battery terminal cleaner with circular movements.
  WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations → Chapter!
–  Reconnect battery and tighten battery terminals to specified torque.
  Note
Optimum contact is ensured when the components to be secured are tightened to the specified torque after cleaning.
  N97-10793

Anti-corrosion treatment > < Repairing threaded connections