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Battery check Volkswagen Fox 2004 - 2008 | Haynes Manuals

Volkswagen Fox

2004 - 2008
Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight
Locate the battery
Open the 'Positive' (+) protective cover
Check the Positive (+) terminal clamp is tight. CAUTION If using a spanner to tighten terminal, be careful not to short the spanner on the bodywork
Check battery is generally secure. If loose, tighten the battery retainer
The battery retaining clamp position is at the base of the battery
To tighten, a 13mm socket is needed. Not too tight as you may damage the battery casing