Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Battery Terminal Clamp and Battery Terminal, Cleaning

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Wiring / Contact Surface Cleaning Set -VAS6410 / Battery Terminal Clamp and Battery Terminal, Cleaning

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-

The Contact Surface Cleaning Set -VAS6410- makes optimal repair quality possible in the realm of vehicle electronics. Using the tools, service work can be performed in the area of the contact sensor on the threaded connection wiring harnesses in the high current circuit (starter and charging current). The Contact Surface Cleaning Set -VAS6410- is adapted to the vehicle structural measurements and ensures correct servicing and a comfortable procedure.

Note

The illustrations of the service work only serve as examples.

Contact Surface Cleaning Set VAS6410

Note

Do not use rust remover, contact spray or grease because the lack of friction will cause the torque to be exceeded when installing and this will lead to the threaded connection breaking.

WARNING

Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety Precautions. Refer to → Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“.

–	Disconnect battery.

–	Check the battery terminal and the battery pole for corrosion or dirt.

Battery Terminal Clamp and Battery Terminal, Cleaning

–	The battery terminal clamp is cleaned with the battery terminal cleaner wire brush using circular motions.

Battery Terminal Clamp and Battery Terminal, Cleaning

–	The battery terminal is cleaned with the bottom side of the terminal cleaner using circular motions.

WARNING

Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety Precautions. Refer to → Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“.

–	Reconnect the battery and tighten the terminals to the specified torque.

Note

Optimal contact is ensured if the bolted components are tightened to the specified torque after cleaning.

Battery Terminal Clamp and Battery Terminal, Cleaning

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