3.6L

Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

The battery is installed in the left side of the luggage compartment in vehicles with the 3.6L V6 gasoline engine.

• Deactivate the anti-theft alarm system first and then disconnect the battery.

• By removing the battery negative terminal clamp (current disruption), safe work on the electrical system is guaranteed. Disconnecting the battery positive ( B+) terminal must only be performed as required to remove battery from vehicle, and must only be carried out after the negative ( - ) terminal is disconnected. Always follow the instructions for connecting the battery.

Disconnecting

• Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

• Remove the key.

- Unclip the service cover - 1 - off the side trim panel - 2 -.






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






- Open the terminal cover - arrow - on the battery positive 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 on the ignition, the ASR/ESP Control Lamp (K155) and Electro-mechanical Power Steering Indicator Lamp light up continuously. The indicator lamps switch off automatically after driving straight ahead at 15 to 20 km/h. This activates Steering Angle Sensor (G85).

- Connect the battery terminal clip of the positive wire - 2 - to the positive terminal of the battery and tighten the bolt to the tightening torque.

• Turn positive cable/terminal in driving direction.

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

- Close the terminal cover - arrow -.






- Perform the work steps listed in the Table.

Work Steps Required After Reconnecting Battery






If necessary, the table can be printed out.