Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 4299

Work descriptions
Commercially available hydrometer
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Inspection service (Batteries with "magic eye" )
Perform a visual check
batteries) and check battery condition via "magic eye"
01-5, Checking batteries / batteries with magic eye and with
top-sealed battery cell plugs
Inspection service (Batteries without "magic
eye" )
Perform a visual check
batteries) and check electrolyte level
level (batteries without magic eye)
distilled water was required, also perform a battery load test
01-5, Battery load check
Performing visual check (all batteries)
Perform following work procedure:
- Check battery housing for damage. Battery acid can leak
out if housing is damaged.
- Check battery terminals (battery terminal connections) for
damage. If battery terminals are damaged, contact with
wiring connections cannot be guaranteed. This can cause a
cable fire and interfere with function of electrical system.
- Check battery for secure seating, tighten securing bolt - 1
- on retaining bracket to 22 Nm if necessary.
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01-5, Performing visual check (all
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01-5, Performing visual check (all
01-5, Checking acid
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