Starting and Charging: Testing and Inspection

Battery Terminals, Checking for Secure Fit

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)






• Tight battery connections assure trouble-free battery function and long service life.

• Make sure the terminal clamp is attached completely to the battery pole.

Perform the following:

- Open the batter cover, if equipped.






- Move the positive and negative battery terminals back and forth to make sure they are securely attached.







If battery positive (B+) connection is loose, disconnect ground (GND) cable first before attempting to remove or tighten plus connection, to prevent personal injury.

If the battery clamp on positive terminal is NOT seated securely:

- Loosen and remove the - MINUS - battery terminal.






- Tighten the - PLUS - battery terminal to 9 Nm using torque wrench (V.A.G 1331) and reversible ratchet (V.A.G. 1331/1).






- Connect and tighten the - MINUS - battery terminal to 9 Nm using torque wrench (V.A.G 1331) and reversible ratchet (V.A.G. 1331/1).






If ground connection on battery terminal is NOT tight:

- Tighten the - MINUS - on the battery terminal to 9 Nm using torque wrench (V.A.G 1331) and reversible ratchet (V.A.G. 1331/1).






- Install the cover, if equipped.






After connecting the battery, perform the following:

Procedure

Complete the steps after connecting the battery