Battery, Removing And Installing: Installing: Notes

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Tightening Specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - BATTERY .

NOTE:

Only maintenance-free batteries conforming to standards "TL82506" (from 12/1997) and "VW75073" (from 08/2001) may be installed.

Batteries from the Audi Parts Program have a bottom strip-adapter for adapting to different grip channels. For information on how to use the base strip adapter, if applicable, see the battery operating instructions.

-- Insert battery in battery mount so that base strip -1- engages in battery mount retaining strips -arrow-.

Fig 1: Battery Foot Strip Cut-Out

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It should no longer be possible to move the battery.

-- Position the battery bracket -7-.

Fig 2: Check Battery For Secure Fit

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The tab on the battery bracket must engage in recess at battery base strip.

-- Tighten the battery bracket bolt -6-.

-- Connect central venting system hose -5- and pay attention to the directions. Refer to BATTERY, CHARGING .

-- With the ignition and electrical consumers switched off, connect the battery -1- in the following sequence:

-- First attach the battery positive cable terminal -2- by hand to the battery positive terminal "+" and tighten nut.

-- Close the cover -3- over the battery positive terminal.

NOTE:

Ignore item -4-.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367- -1-.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector From Battery Monitoring Control Module

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-- To connect, connect the battery ground cable terminal by hand to the battery negative terminal "-" and tighten nut -3-

-- Reconnect the connector to the Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-.

-- Make sure the battery is seated correctly after installing it.

-- Install the bracket -1- and tighten the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Tool Kit Mount -2-, Screws -Arrows- And Bracket -1-

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-- Install the wind deflector mount. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS .

-- If replacing the battery, then the new battery must be adapted. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.