Volkswagen Golf 1999 Service Manual page 4269

Battery, checking
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Electrolyte level too high
Special tools and auxiliary items
needed
Commercially available
hydrometer
WARNING!
Refer to Warnings and Safety
Measures Page 27-4
If electrolyte level is too high,
electrolyte (sulfuric acid/water
mixture) may leak out and
damage the surrounding area,
i.e.: plenum and engine
compartment.
Excess electrolyte MUST be
extracted using a hydrometer
Dispose of electrolyte (sulfuric
acid) properly! Waste
electrolyte must only be
disposed of in appropriate
waste disposal sites. Refer to
local regulations pertaining to
electrolyte disposal.
- Remove cell caps from cells with
excess electrolyte.
- Extract excess electrolyte using
hydrometer until electrolyte level
is lowered to internal level
indicator -1- or external maximum
marking.
CAUTION!
Use use of genuine VW battery
cell caps ensures the different
battery cover systems are sealed
correctly. Only use genuine cell
caps of the same construction if
lost or damaged. All cell caps
must be equipped with an O-ring
seal.
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