Battery in Engine Compartment, Vehicles with Gasoline Engine

Battery in Engine Compartment, Vehicles with Gasoline Engine

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

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

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

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





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





- Fold the handles - arrows - up and remove the battery.





Installing

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

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

• If the 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, noting the following:

- Tighten all fasteners to specified values. Refer to --> [ Battery Tightening Specifications ] [1][2]Battery.

- After installing, ensure the battery is seated properly.

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

CAUTION!
When disconnecting and connecting the battery, the procedure must be followed as described in the Repair information. Refer to --> [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] .