2004 Lexus ES 330 Owners Manual - Page 452
2004 Lexus ES 330 Manual
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Checking battery exterior " 1 Terminals 2 Hold-down clamp Check the battery for corroded or loose connections, cracks, or loose hold-down clamps. 1. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm water and baking soda. Coat the terminals with grease to prevent further corrosion. 2. If the connections are loose, tighten the clamp bolts - but do not overtighten. 3. Tighten the hold-down clamp only enough to keep the battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage the battery case. 423
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Checking battery exterior
"
1
Terminals
2
Hold-down clamp
Check the battery for corroded or loose connections,
cracks, or loose hold-down clamps.
1.
If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm
water and baking soda.
Coat the terminals with grease to
prevent further corrosion.
2.
If the connections are loose, tighten the clamp bolts — but
do not overtighten.
3. Tighten the hold-down clamp only enough to keep the
battery firmly in place.
Overtightening may damage the battery
case.