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Battery check Audi A8 2003 - 2010 | Haynes Manuals

Battery check Audi A8 2003 - 2010 | Haynes Manuals

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Audi A8 2003-2010

Audi A8

2003 - 2010
Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Find your vehicle
 - step 1
Locate the battery. It is in the boot
 - step 2
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight. Replace the protective cover
 - step 3
Firstly, check the Positive (+) terminal clamp is tight. If using a spanner to tighten terminal, be careful not to short the spanner on the bodywork
 - step 4
Check battery is generally secure, if loose, tighten the battery retainer
 - step 5
Remove this protective panel to check the Negative terminal
 - step 6
To tighten, a 13mm socket is needed. Not too tight as you may damage the battery casing. Replace the air duct
 - step 7
You will need to remove this panel to inspect the battery
 - step 8
Now carefully remove the panel. You should now be able to access the battery

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