Polo 2018 ➤, Polo 2022 ➤, Taigo 2022 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 10.2021
– Switch on turn signal.
– Check cornering light.
– Repeat procedure on other side.
4.4
Battery (12V): checking battery termi‐
nal clamps for secure seating
⇒ i4.4.1 n engine compartment: checking battery terminal clamp
for firm seating”, page 49
4.4.1
12 V battery in engine compartment:
checking battery terminal clamp for
firm seating
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench
Note
♦ A securely seated battery terminal clamp ensures trouble
free function and long service life of the battery.
♦ When securing terminal clamp, ensure that it is completely
seated on battery terminal.
NOTICE
The battery clamp on the positive terminal is not firmly attach‐
ed.
Potential short circuit or sparks.
– First, always disconnect the battery earth strap from the
battery negative terminal.
– Open cover of heat shield sleeve -4-.
– Check battery -3- for secure seating. If necessary, retighten
bolt -2- to specified torque.
– Open cover -4- over battery negative terminal.
– If fitted, open cover -3- above battery positive terminal.
4. Descriptions of work
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