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Battery check Volvo V40 1996 - 2004 | Haynes Manuals

Battery check Volvo V40 1996 - 2004 | Haynes Manuals

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Volvo V40 (1996 - 2004)

Volvo V40

1996 - 2004
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 terminal be careful not to short the spanner on the bodywork. Replace cover
 - step 5
Check battery is generally secure. If loose, check the battery retainer
 - step 6
The battery retaining clamp

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