Check condition of battery

AR54.10-P-1129P

20.01.2020

Model

203, 209

Modification notes

25.04.2007	Check fluid level for service fill level indicator incorporated	Operation step 3.2
10.05.2019	Battery capacity 70 Ah VRLA/AGM		BE54.10-P-1010-01A

	Remove
 Danger	Risk of fire/risk of explosion due to short circuit and escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of (burn) injury caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte/mist, short circuit and arcing. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing battery electrolyte or absorption of lead through the skin or body orifices. Risk of death due to voltage U >= 30 V AC and U >= 60 V DC.	No fires, sparks, open flames, or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing, and glasses. Pour battery acid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.	AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
Topical note	Notes on battery		AH54.10-P-0001-01A
1.1	Remove dust filter housing	Vehicles except code P98 (Black Series)
			AP83.00-P-8381P
1.2	Remove cover of battery	Vehicles with code P98 (Black Series)
		See
		
		Disconnect/connect battery ground line Model 209	AR54.10-P-0003Q
	Check
2	Visual inspection for external leaks	 If leakage found, replace battery:

		
		Remove/install battery	AR54.10-P-0005P
3.1	Check fluid level in battery, replenish with distilled water if necessary	Without service fill level indicator, not on absorbent glass mat battery.
3.2	Check fluid level of battery	With service fill level indicator, not on absorbent glass mat battery.
		 Fluid level indicator via service fill level indicator, if color is white, the acid level is too low: Replace battery: 

		
		Remove/install battery	AR54.10-P-0005P
4	Check battery		AR54.10-P-1129-01A
		 Cold cranking amps as per EN
		 Commercially available devices/tools Midtronics battery tester/test equipment with test clamps
		Battery capacity 12 Ah	*BE54.10-P-1001-01A
		Battery capacity 30 Ah	*BE54.10-P-1002-01A
		Battery capacity 35 Ah	*BE54.10-P-1003-01A
		Battery capacity 46 Ah	*BE54.10-P-1005-01A
		Battery capacity 60 Ah VRLA/AGM	*BE54.10-P-1006-01A
		Battery capacity 60 Ah	*BE54.10-P-1007-01A
		Battery capacity 62 Ah	*BE54.10-P-1009-01A
		Battery capacity 70 Ah VRLA/AGM	*BE54.10-P-1010-01A
		Battery capacity 74 Ah	*BE54.10-P-1011-01A
		Battery capacity 80 Ah VRLA/AGM	*BE54.10-P-1012-01A
		Battery capacity 84 Ah	*BE54.10-P-1013-01A
		Battery capacity 90 Ah VRLA	*BE54.10-P-1014-01A
		Battery capacity 95 Ah VRLA	*BE54.10-P-1015-01A
		Battery capacity 100 Ah	*BE54.10-P-1016-01A
5	Reduce increased voltage after charging process	On a battery that is disconnected from the on-board electrical system and with a "Surface voltage" message in the display of the Midtronics battery tester/test equipment.
			AR54.10-P-1129-03A
		 After reducing increased voltage, test battery again.
		 Commercially available devices/tools Midtronics battery tester/test equipment with test clamps
6	Charge battery	With the test code "Charge and check" on the Midtronics battery tester.
			AR54.10-P-1130P
		 After charging, test battery again.
	Install
7.1	Install dust filter housing	Vehicles except code P98 (Black Series)
	S		AP83.00-P-8381P
7.2	Install cover of battery	Vehicles with code P98 (Black Series)
		refer to:
		
		Disconnect/connect battery ground line Model 209	AR54.10-P-0003Q