Place the cover to one side, you can now check the battery
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight
Check the Positive (+) terminal clamp is tight. CAUTION – if using a spanner to tighten the terminal, be careful not to short the spanner on the bodywork
Check the battery is generally secure, and if loose, tighten the battery retainer
The battery retaining clamp position
To tighten, a 10mm socket is needed. Not too tight as you may damage the battery casing. If you have to replace the battery or alternator, click below
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