radio AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Battery Workshop Manual

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Battery handling instructions


Notes:

Battery terminals should no longer be coated
with grease.
To avoid damage to the battery case, place the
cable clamps on the terminals by hand without
using force.
The battery terminal clamp tightening torque is
6 Nm (53 in. lb).
Once the battery is reconnected, check and
activate the vehicle's electrical equipment
(radio, clock, comfort and convenience
features, etc.) as described in the Repair
Manual or the Owner's Manual.
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Battery, removing and installing


CAUTION!

Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap
before working on the electrical system.

Notes:

Before disconnecting the battery, determine the
correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
Once the battery is reconnected, check and
activate the vehicle's electrical equipment
(radio, clock, comfort and convenience
features, etc.) as described in the Repair
Manual or the Owner's Manual.

Removing

- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap from negative terminal by
loosening nut -1-.
Tightening torque: 6 Nm (53 in. lb)
- Disconnect battery positive cable from positive terminal by loosening
nut -2-.
Tightening torque: 6 Nm (53 in. lb)
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Procedure for charging totally discharged,
sulfated batteries
Totally discharged, sulfated batteries must be
charged with a low charging current as follows:

- Set charging current to approximately 5% of
battery capacity, (e.g., for 60 Ah battery,
charging current should be about 3 amps).
To charge the battery Page 27
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. The
charging voltage must not exceed 14.4 volts.
Never fast-charge totally discharged batteries.

Note:
Once the battery is reconnected, check and
activate the vehicle's electrical equipment (radio,
clock, comfort and convenience features, etc.) as
described in this Repair Manual or the Owners
Manual.
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