Battery, removing and installing: Removing
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
Sedan:
- Lift and secure luggage compartment floor mat.
Avant:
- Remove luggage compartment storage area floor - 1 - and cover for spare wheel - 2 -.
All:
- Release battery strap - 1 - if present.
- Release retaining clips - arrows - using a screwdriver - 2 - and remove ground (GND) terminal cap - 1 -.
NOTE:
- Illustration shows molded insert removed.
- Connect the battery charger for battery assistance mode → Battery assistance mode using battery charger VAS 5095A, VAS 5900 or VAS 5903 .
Fig 4: Identifying Cover, Ground Wire, B+ Wire, Central Venting System, Bolt, And Battery Retaining Bracket
- Remove cover - 4 - above battery positive terminal.
- Disconnect ground (GND) wire - 5 - and B+ wire - 3 - from battery.
- Remove hose of central venting system - 6 -.
- Remove bolt - 2 - at battery retaining bracket - 1 -.
- Lift battery out of right luggage compartment.
CAUTION:
When disposing of batteries, disposal regulations for batteries and for sulfuric acid must always be observed.