Battery

Battery

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)


Risk of injury. Observe warning notes and safety precautions. Refer to => [ Warnings and Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions!

Removal






- Disconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment ] Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment.

- Pull out battery housing panel upward in - direction of arrow -.

- Remove mounting screw - 1 - (20 Nm) and remove retaining bracket - 2 -.






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






Installation


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

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

• if battery is not secured properly, the plates within the battery can be damaged.

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

• Reduced collision safety.


Follow the procedure in the Repair Information when disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment ] Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment.

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Tighten all threaded connections to the specification shown in => [ Battery Tightening Specifications ] [1][2]Specifications.

- After installing, verify battery is properly seated.

- Connect battery. Refer to => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment ] Disconnecting and Connecting Battery In Engine Compartment.