Visual Inspection
WARNING:
Risk of injury! Pay attention to all warnings and safety precautions. Refer to WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before any extensive measurements are taken, visually inspect the exterior of the battery, the connections, and the secure fit of the Battery -A-.
CAUTION:
- An improperly secured Battery -A- can lead to damage.
- Excessive vibration due to an improperly secured battery will reduce the battery service life, creates a risk of explosion, can damage the pasted plates, and the battery bracket could damage the battery housing.
- Make sure the Battery -A- is secure. Tighten the bolt to the tightening specification, if necessary.
Visual Inspection Points:
- Damage to the battery housing. Acid can leak out if the case is damaged. Battery acid that has leaked out can cause severe damage to the vehicle. Acid that has leaked onto any part of the vehicle should be immediately treated with acid neutralizer or soap solution.
- Damage to the battery terminals. If the battery terminals are damaged, the necessary contact with battery terminals clamps cannot be guaranteed. When connecting the battery terminal clamps, always observe the tightening specification from the corresponding vehicle service information. Refer to BATTERY If the battery terminal clamps are not correctly installed and secured, the wiring may burn. Substantial malfunctions to the electrical system are a consequence. Safe operation of the vehicle can no longer be guaranteed.