Battery in Engine Compartment

Battery in Engine Compartment

=> [ 4 and 5 Cylinder, Gasoline ]

=> [ 4-Cylinder Diesel ]

4 and 5 Cylinder, Gasoline

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

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

- Pull out battery box panel upward in direction of arrow.





- Remove mounting screws - 1 - and remove retaining bracket - 2 -.





- Fold handles - arrows - upward and take out battery.





Installing

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

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

• Damage to battery plates.

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

• Reduced collision safety.

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Tighten all threaded connections to the specification. Refer to => [ Specifications ] Specifications.

- After installing, verify battery is properly seated.

- Reconnect battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

CAUTION!
When disconnecting and connecting battery, the procedure must be followed as described in the repair information. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

4-Cylinder Diesel

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Removing

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

- Pull out battery box panel upward in direction of arrow.





- Remove mounting screws - 1 - and remove retaining bracket - 2 -.





- Fold handles - arrows - upward and take out battery.





Installing

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

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

• Damage to battery plates.

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

• Reduced collision safety.

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Tighten all threaded connections to the specification. Refer to => [ Specifications ] Specifications.

- After installing, verify battery is properly seated.

- Reconnect battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

CAUTION!
When disconnecting and connecting battery, the procedure must be followed as described in the repair information. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.