Battery

1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Battery
Battery, assembly





Notes:
Refer to warnings and safety measures.
Refer to battery handling instructions.

1 - Filler cap
2 - Battery Positive (B+) terminal
Larger diameter than negative (-) terminal
Clean off any oxidation
3 - Electrolyte level indicator
4 - Negative plate
Color: metallic gray
5 - Separator
Insulator
6 - Positive plate
Color: dark brown
7 - Negative (-) terminal
Smaller diameter than positive (B+) terminal
Clean off any oxidation
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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