Battery

Battery

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)


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

Removal

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

- Open the battery housing or the jacket in - direction of arrow - and remove it from the battery.






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






- Fold handles - arrows - upward (if present) and take out battery.






Installation


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

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

• if battery is not secured properly, the plates within the battery can be damaged.

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

• Inadequate crash safety.

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Tighten the threaded connections to the specification given in the assembly overview, refer to => [ Battery Overview ] Battery Overview.

- After installing, verify battery is properly seated.

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