Battery in luggage compartment, disconnecting and connecting: Disconnecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331

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• Torque wrench VAG 1331 or (equivalent 5 - 50 Nm)

• Heed CAUTIONS listed above

Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Ground (GND) Strap

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• Lift luggage compartment floor covering and secure.
• Disconnect battery negative ( - ) terminal - arrow  - from battery post.