Battery Inside Luggage Compartment

Battery Inside Luggage Compartment

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

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

- Remove the central venting hose - 1 - from the battery connection.






- Remove the bolt - 1 - and the bracket - 2 -.






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






Installing

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

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

• The plates inside the battery can get damaged if the battery is not secured properly.

• Damage to the battery housing 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 ] Service and Repair.

• For batteries with central venting system hose, make sure the hose is not kinked while installing. Only in this way can the battery be vented freely.

• Make sure that central gas venting hose - 1 - is inserted into rubber grommet - 2 -.






• For batteries without hose for central venting system, make sure the opening on the upper cover side of battery is not clogged.