Pyrotechnic Battery Cut-Out

Pyrotechnic Battery Cut-Out

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions when working on battery isolation system, refer to => [ Pyrotechnic Battery Isolator Safety Precautions ] .

• Observe notes for disposal of battery isolator units, refer to => [ Pyrotechnic Battery Isolator Disposal ] .

Removing:

- Switch ignition and all electrical consumers off and disengage the key or ignition switch in position 0 (ignition off).

Passat Sedan

- Open locking mechanisms - arrows - and remove flap.





- Disengage retaining lug - arrow - and remove storage compartment.





Passat Wagon

- Disengage locking mechanism - 1 - and remove trim - 2 - and storage compartment - 3 -.





All Vehicles

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

- Open locks of main fuse box - 1 - by rotating 90° counterclockwise and fold open cover downward.





- Remove the collar nut - 1 - and remove B+ wire - 2 - from connection thread.





- Remove the self-locking nut - 4 - and remove pyrotechnic battery isolator - 3 - from connection threads, paying attention to the connected wire lengths.

- Pull the button - 3 - in direction of arrow and unlock the connector - 1 -.





- Disconnect harness connector - 1 - in direction of arrow and remove pyrotechnic battery isolator - 2 - from vehicle.

• While doing this, observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic battery isolation system, refer to => [ Pyrotechnic Battery Isolator Safety Precautions ] .

Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• When connecting harness connector to pyrotechnic battery isolator, make sure that connector lock engages audibly.

- Tighten all threaded connections to specified torque, refer to => [ Fastener Tighten Specifications, Battery In Luggage Compartment ] .

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