Battery (A)

Battery (A)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

- Disconnect the battery. Refer to => [ Disconnecting ] Disconnecting.

- Remove the bolt - 2 - and remove the clamping plate.






- Remove the battery - 1 -.

Installing

If the Battery is not secured properly, the following risks are possible:

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

• If the battery is not secured properly, the plates inside the battery can get damaged.

• Damage to the battery housing caused by bracket (possible electrolyte leakage, high subsequent costs).

• Inadequate crash safety.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Tighten the threaded connections to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Battery Overview ] Battery Overview.

- Make sure the battery is secure after installing it.

- Connect the battery. Refer to => [ Connecting ] Connecting.

- After replacing, the battery must be adapted with the (Vehicle diagnostic tester)=> [ Battery, Adapting ] Programming and Relearning.