1997 AUDI A4 Battery Workshop Manual

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AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G Battery Workshop Manual      
The electrolyte level must reach the internal 
electrolyte level indicator (lip of plastic flange). 
This corresponds to the external maximum line 
on the battery case. 
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Electrolyte level too low  
     
Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary 
items 
      VAS5045 battery cell filler  
     
Note:  
     If the electrolyte level is too low, the plates

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Electrolyte level too high  
     
Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary 
items 
    
Commercially available hydrometer  
Note:  
If the electrolyte level is too high, the sulfuric

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Batteries with central gas vent  
     
CAUTION! 
     
Make absolutely certain that only batteries of 
the most recent design with central gas 
vents are installed. 
     Always use the

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No-load voltage, checking
 
     
CAUTION! 
     
Battery cell caps must be screwed in tightly 
when charging, measuring voltage or 
performing load tests. 
     Always comply with the fo

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AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G Battery Workshop Manual for at least two hours before the test. 
     The battery must not have been charged at 
least two hours before the test. 
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       Use the following procedure for testing the 
voltage of a battery which is not under load:  
     
-  Switch ignition off.
     
-  Disconnect battery Ground strap.
     
-  Measure volta

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Specific gravity, checking
 
     
Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary 
items  
    
CAUTION! 
Notes: 
The specific gravity can be tested immediately after charging the battery.
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