ID.4 2021 ➤, ID.5 2021 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2021
– Repeat procedure on other side.
4.4
Battery (12V): checking battery termi‐
nal clamps for secure seating
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench
Note
♦ A securely seated battery terminal clamp ensures trouble
free function and long service life of the battery.
♦ When securing terminal clamp, ensure that it is completely
seated on battery terminal.
NOTICE
The battery clamp on the positive terminal is not firmly attach‐
ed.
Potential short circuit or sparks.
– First, always disconnect the battery earth strap from the
battery negative terminal.
– Release locking lug -3-.
– Remove cover for high-voltage connection on vehicle front
end -2-.
– Remove cover for high-voltage connection on vehicle front
end -1- from guide.
– Check battery -1- for secure seating. If necessary, retighten
bolt -3- on securing bracket -2- to specified torque.
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ID.4 2021 ➤, ID.5 2021 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2021
Specified torque
Nm
20
Bolt for securing bracket
– If fitted, open cover over battery positive terminal.
– Check battery terminal clamps -1- and -3- for secure seating.
If necessary, retighten nuts -2- and -4-.
Specified torque
Nm
6
Nut for battery terminal
Carry out following procedures after connecting battery:
Procedure
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27; Battery; Disconnecting and
connecting battery
4.5
Battery (12V): checking
Use only vehicle diagnostic tester to check battery in ID.4 / ID.5.
Test and adjustment conditions
•
•
•
Charge level (SOC) of battery ≥80%.
Visual check carried out.
Battery terminal clamps checked for secure seating.
Procedure
– Visually inspect condition of exterior, connections, firm seat‐
ing, plugs of vent openings (negative terminal side open and
positive terminal side closed) and electrolyte level indicator
of battery.
– If electrolyte level is too low (indicator »clear/light yellow«),
renew battery.
– Battery (12V): check battery terminal clamp for secure seat‐
ing.
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 12 .
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
