Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Cleaning battery clamp and battery terminal

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Electrical system, general information / Wiring / Contact surface cleaning set -VAS 6410- / Cleaning battery clamp and battery terminal

Special tools and workshop equipment required

VAG 1331

Note

The use of penetrating fluid, contact spray or grease etc. is prohibited since the missing adhesion in the threads may cause a torque excess and, therefore, the break of the threaded connection.

WARNING

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations → Chapter!

–	Disconnect battery.

–	Check battery clamp and battery terminal for corrosion or dirt.

Cleaning battery clamp and battery terminal

–	Clean battery clamp using wire brush of battery terminal cleaner with circular movements.

Cleaning battery clamp and battery terminal

–	Clean battery terminal using underside of battery terminal cleaner with circular movements.

WARNING

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations → Chapter!

–	Reconnect battery and tighten battery terminals to specified torque.

Note

Optimum contact is ensured when the components to be secured are tightened to the specified torque after cleaning.

Cleaning battery clamp and battery terminal

Repairing threaded connections

Special tools and workshop equipment required VAG 1331 Note ...

Anti-corrosion treatment

Caution Missing anti-corrosion treatment results in damage to the onboard supply. &nbs ...

Other materials:

General information
Repair instructions for repair work on ABS The ABS brake system is divided diagonally. The servo-assistance is effected pneumatically by the vacuum brake servo unit. Vehicles with ABS are not fitted with a mechanical brake pressure regu ...

Pre-treatment of bonded surfaces when renewing laser-welded roofs
Using P180-grade sandpaper, dry-sand cathodic dip primer on bonding surface for roof → Item down to bare metal. – Using P180-grade sandpaper, dry-sand bonding surface for ...

Removing and installing underbody covers – petrol/diesel
Note The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on engine fitted. Removing – Remove centre underbody panels → Chapter. – Release retaining tab and pull out front co ...