Battery In Luggage Compartment

Battery In Luggage Compartment

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

CAUTION!
Risk of injury. Observe warning notes and safety precautions.

Removing:

- Disconnect battery, refer to => [ Battery In Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery In Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Disconnect central gas vent hose - arrow - from top cover.





- Remove mounting screws - 1 - and remove retaining bracket - 2 -.





- Fold handles - arrows - upward and take out battery.





Installing:

CAUTION!
If battery is not secured properly, the following risks are possible:

• Shortened battery service life due to vibration damage (explosion hazard).

• The plates within the battery can be damaged.

• Damage to battery casing caused by bracket (possible electrolyte leakage, high subsequent costs).

• Reduced collision safety.

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Tighten all threaded connections to the specification shown in => [ Fastener Tighten Specifications, Battery In Luggage Compartment ] [1][2]Specifications.

- After installing, verify battery is properly seated.

- Reconnect battery, refer to => [ Battery In Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery In Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting.

• For batteries with central venting system hose, make sure the hose is not kinked while installing. Only in this way can the battery be vented freely.

• Make sure that central gas venting hose - 1 - is inserted into rubber grommet - 2 -.





• For batteries without hose for central venting system, make sure the opening on the upper cover side of battery is not clogged.