BATTERY: troubleshooting (1/3)
To avoid all risk of sparks:
– Ensure that all electrical equipment
is switched off before disconnecting
or reconnecting the battery.
– When charging, stop the charger
before connecting or disconnecting
the battery.
– Do not place metal objects on the
battery to avoid creating a short cir-
cuit between the terminals.
– Wait at least 20 seconds after switch-
ing off the engine to disconnect the
battery.
– Make sure that you reconnect the
battery terminals after refitting.
Access to the battery
Depending on the vehicle, unclip then
pull unit A in the engine compartment.
Unclip cover B and remove it.
Then unclip cover C and remove it.
Refitting the battery covers
– position cover C in its hinges and clip
it in place;
– position cover B in its hinges and clip
it in place;
Check that the two covers B and C are
correctly locked.
Depending on the vehicle, reposition
unit A, tilting it forwards, then clip it in
place by tilting it backwards. Check that
it is correctly locked.
Handle the battery with care as it contains sulphuric acid, which must not
come into contact with eyes or skin. If it does, wash the affected area with
plenty of cold water.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a risk of explosion.
Take care when working in the engine compartment as the engine cooling fan
may start to operate at any moment without warning, which may cause serious
injury.
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B
C
