Audi A8 2003 - Battery: Checking that Battery and Battery Cables Are Securely Fitted

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3.9 Battery: checking that battery and bat‐
tery cables are securely fitted
WARNING
Risk of injury due to loose battery clamp on positive terminal.
♦ Disconnect battery clamp from negative terminal and then
tighten battery clamp on positive terminal.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - VAS 6583- , measuring range 3 to 60 Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener [Nm]
Nut on battery clamp 4
Bolt on retainer plate 24
Battery is located behind the luggage compartment side trim
(right-side).
Requirements:
• Ignition switched off during test.
Steps for removal:
– Unfasten clips -arrows- and take out luggage compartment
side trim.
Procedure:
– Check by hand that battery terminal clamps -2- and -4- are
securely seated. If necessary tighten nuts to specified torque
(see table of tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 23 ).
– Check by hand that battery is securely installed. If necessary
tighten securing bolt -1- on retainer plate to specified torque
(see table of tightening torques for installation ⇒ page 23 ).
Install in reverse sequence.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 06.2014
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