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Battery, Connecting







Battery, Connecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Risk of injury. Observe the warnings and safety precautions. Refer to=> [ Warnings and Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions!

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

After the battery is connected and the ignition is turned on, the ASR/ESP indicator lamp (K155) and the Electromechanical power steering indicator lamp come on and stay on depending on the equipment. The indicator lamps go out automatically when vehicle is driven a distance straight ahead at 15 to 20 km/h. This reactivates the Steering angle sensor (G85).

- Connect the battery terminal clamp of the positive wire - 2 - to the positive terminal of the battery and tighten the mounting nut with the required tightening torque. Refer to=> [ Battery Overview ] Battery Overview.






- Connect the battery terminal clamp of the ground wire - 1 - to the negative terminal of the battery and tighten the mounting nut with the required tightening torque. Refer to=> [ Battery Overview ] Battery Overview.

- After connection, perform the work steps listed in the table.

Work Steps Required After The Battery Is Connected






If necessary, the table can be printed out.

- Close the battery housing cover or the cover tab of the battery protective covering.