Opel Corsa B 1993–2000 Service and Repair Manual: Battery - removal and refitting
Removal
1. The battery is located on the left-hand side of the engine bay.
2. Slacken the clamp nut and bolt on the negative (-) terminal clamp (see illustration).
Lift the clamp off the terminal post. If the clamp is stuck to the post, beware of using force to free it as the post may be broken.
Warm water will usually do the trick.
3. Similarly disconnect the positive (+) terminal; this may be protected by a plastic cover.
4. Undo the clamp bolt at the base of the battery and lift out the battery. Be careful, it is heavy. Keep it upright and do not drop it.
Refitting
5. Refit in the reverse order to removal, connecting the earth (negative) lead last. Use a little proprietary anti-corrosion compound, or petroleum jelly, on the terminal posts. Do not overtighten the clamp bolt or the terminal clamps.
Battery - testing and charging
Standard and low maintenance
battery - testing
1. If the vehicle covers a small annual mileage
it is worthwhile checking the specific gravity
of the electrolyte every three months to
determine th ...
Charging system - testing
Note: Refer to the warnings given in "Safety
first!" .
1. If the ignition warning light fails to illuminate
when the ignition is switched on, first check
the alternator wiring connections for secu ...
See also:
Opel Corsa B 1993–2000 Service and Repair Manual. Checks carried out on your vehicle's exhaust emission system
Petrol models
Have the engine at normal operating
temperature, and make sure that it is in good
tune (ignition system in good order, air filter
element clean, etc).
Before any measurements ...
