Disconnection of terminal with metal lock
- Press the indicated lever in the figure with a small
screwdriver, then pull the terminal to remove it
from the connector.
4. Terminal insertion.
Terminal with box locking:
Insert the terminal in the protruding section of the connector, until the lock is completely engaged. Pull
the cable harness gradually to make sure that the lock is properly fitted.
Terminal with metal lock:
Insert the terminal in the connector, until the lock is properly engaged. Pull the cable harness gradually
to make sure that the lock is properly fitted.
DO NOT DISCONNECT A CONNECTOR WITH SAFETY LOCK, IF NOT STRICTLY NECESSARY.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
Before any intervention on the electrical system, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
N.B.
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BEFORE REMOVING THE GROUND LEAD FROM THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (-) POLE,
REMEMBER TO READ THE DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE CODE, IF NECESSARY.
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AFTER RECONNECTING THE GROUND LEAD TO THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (-) POLE,
RESTORE ANY ACCESSORIES ON THE VEHICLE (CLOCK, RADIO, etc...)
In case it is necessary to interrupt the battery power supply to carry out repairs or maintenance; first
disconnect the negative (-) ground lead from the battery and then the positive (+) lead.
To avoid damaging the battery, loosen the nut and remove the terminal pushing it up, without turning
it or forcing it with a lever.
N.B.
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USE A SPECIFIC EXTRACTOR (AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET), TO REMOVE THE
NEGATIVE (-) AND POSITIVE (+) LEADS FROM THE BATTERY POLES, SHOULD
THERE BE ANY DIFFICULTIES IN REMOVAL.
Clean the battery poles and lead terminals with a cloth.
PORTER 1.3 16V General guidelines
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