Check condition of battery

AR54.10-P-1129TX

20.01.2020

Model

211, 219

Modification notes

25.04.2007	Check fluid level for service fill level indicator incorporated	Operation step 4.2
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	Remove trunk floor covering from trunk
2	Remove spare wheel cover or spare wheel well trim from luggage compartment	 Depending on vehicle equipment.
	Check
3	Visual inspection of battery or auxiliary battery for external leakage	 If leakage found Replace battery, see:

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		Remove/install battery Model 219.3	AR54.10-P-0005TX
		Remove/install battery Model 211.0	AR54.10-P-0005T
		Remove/install battery Model 211.2/6	AR54.10-P-0005TA
		Remove/install additional battery Model 211.0/2/6 up to 5/31/06	AR54.10-P-0007T
		Remove/install additional battery Model 219.3 up to 5/31/06	AR54.10-P-0007TX
4.1	Check fluid level in battery, replenish with distilled water if necessary	Without service fill level indicator, not on absorbent glass mat battery.
4.2	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, see:

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		Remove/install battery
		Model 219.3	AR54.10-P-0005TX
		Model 211.0	AR54.10-P-0005T
		Model 211.2/6	AR54.10-P-0005TA
5	Check battery		AR54.10-P-1129-01A
		 Cold cranking amps as per EN
		 Commercially available devices/tools Battery tester/test equipment
		Battery capacity 12 Ah	*BE54.10-P-1001-01A
		Battery capacity 60 Ah VRLA/AGM	*BE54.10-P-1006-01A
		Battery capacity 70 Ah VRLA/AGM	*BE54.10-P-1010-01A
		Battery capacity 74 Ah	*BE54.10-P-1011-01A
		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
6	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
		 Check the on-board electrical system battery again after the increased voltage is reduced.
		 Commercially available devices/tools Battery tester/test equipment
7	Charge battery	With the test code "Charge and check" on the Midtronics battery tester.
			AR54.10-P-1130T
		 Check the battery again after charging.
	Install
8	Install spare wheel cover or spare wheel well trim in trunk	 Depending on vehicle equipment.
9	Insert trunk floor cover into trunk and close trunk