Battery: Checking That Battery And Battery Cables Are Securely Fitted - Audi A8 2010 Maintenance Manual

Audi A8 2010 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2014
Note
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After the diagnosis is complete, you will receive confirmation
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3.7 Battery: checking that battery and bat‐
tery cables are securely fitted
All models except A8 hybrid
A8 hybrid ⇒ page 31
3.7.1 All models except A8 hybrid
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 - V.A.G 1410- , measuring range 4 to 20 Nm
♦ Or: torque wrench - VAS 6583- , measuring range 3 to 60 Nm
Table of tightening torques for installation:
Component/fastener
Nut on battery clamp
Bolt on retainer plate
The battery is located in the luggage compartment.
Requirements:
• Ignition switched off during test.
Removal steps:
– Lift luggage compartment floor and secure in position.
– Remove spare wheel (where applicable).
– If fitted, take out tool box.
– Open battery terminal covers.
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