Battery Inside Engine Compartment

Battery Inside Engine Compartment

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

- Disconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Removal and Replacement.

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






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






- Fold handles - arrows - upward (if present) and take out battery.






Installing

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.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Tighten the threaded connections to the specification given in the overview. Refer to => [ Battery Overview ] Battery Overview.

- Make sure the battery is seated correctly after installing it.

- Connect the battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Removal and Replacement.