Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting

Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)


• Make sure the electrical system of the vehicle is always protected. Disconnect the battery before working on the electrical system.

• Follow all warning messages and Safety Precautions. Refer to => [ Battery Warnings and Safety Precautions ] Battery Warnings and Safety Precautions.


• Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

• Remove the key.

Disconnecting

- Open the locking mechanism - arrow - and remove the battery housing cover.






- Disconnect the ground cable - 1 - from the battery negative pole.






- Disconnect the positive cable - 2 - from the battery positive pole.

Connecting


Observe the information regarding the threaded connection of the battery terminals. Refer to => [ Battery Post/Terminal ] Battery Post/Terminal.

After connecting the battery and switching the ignition on, the ASR/ESP Control Lamp (K155) lights up continuously. The ASR/ESP Control Lamp goes out automatically if a straight distance is driven at 15 to 20 km/h (9 to 12 mph). This activates the Steering Angle Sensor (G85).

- Attach the positive cable - 2 - to the positive terminal on the battery and tighten the screw to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Battery Overview ] Battery Overview.






- Attach the ground cable - 1 - to the negative terminal on the battery and tighten the screw to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Battery Overview ] Battery Overview.

- Perform the work steps listed in the Table.

Work steps required after reconnecting the Battery






The table can be printed out.