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Battery check Ford Ka 2009 - 2014 | Haynes Manuals

Battery check Ford Ka 2009 - 2014 | Haynes Manuals

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Ford Ka (2009 - 2014)

Ford Ka

2009 - 2014
Battery check
Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Find your vehicle
- step 1
Locate the battery
- step 2
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight
- step 3
Open the 'Positive' (+) protective cover
- step 4
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
- step 5
Check the battery is generally secure, and if loose, tighten the battery retainer
- step 6
To tighten, a 13mm socket is needed. Not too tight as you may damage the battery casing. If you have to replace the battery, click below

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