Volkswagen Golf 1999 Service Manual page 4267

Battery, checking
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If no minimum and maximum markings are
visible on the battery housing (either not molded
in or not visible due to installation location) or if
the battery housing is black, the sealing plugs
must be removed. Then determine electrolyte
level by viewing inside the battery cells.
- First remove plastic foil from cell caps (where
applicable), being sure not to disturb plastic
safety warning label on battery.
- Unscrew cell caps -2-.
- Look into individual battery cells to determine
electrolyte level.
Electrolyte level must align with the internal
electrolyte level indicator (lip) -1-. This equates
to the external "maximum" marking on the
battery case.
Note:
On batteries with black housings, obtain accurate
electrolyte level readings by illuminating inside of
cells with a flashlight.
Electrolyte level too low
Electrolyte level too high
No load voltage, checking
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