Battery - vehicles with diesel engine, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331

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

Fig 2: Spring-Type Clip Pliers VAS 5024A

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Spring clamp pliers VAS 5024A

Removing:

Disconnect battery → Battery, disconnecting and connecting .

Fig 3: Pulling Engine Cover Upward And Forward

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Pull engine cover upward - arrows A - and forward - arrow B -.

Fig 4: Locating Electrical Connection And Spring Clamp

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Disconnect electrical connection - 1 - and loosen spring clamp - 2 - with pliers VAS 5024A.

Fig 5: Air Filter Housing Vacuum Hose

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Disconnect vacuum hose - arrow - from air filter housing.

Fig 6: Air Filter Housing Bolt

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Remove screw for air filter housing - arrow -.

Fig 7: Air Filter Retaining Tabs

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Release retaining tabs - arrows - and remove cover.

Fig 8: Air Filter Housing Hose

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Disconnect and remove hose - arrow - from air filter housing.
Pull air filter housing upward from brackets and remove.

Fig 9: Pulling Out Battery Box Panel Upward

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Lift battery box panel upwards - arrow -.

Fig 10: Mounting Screws And Retaining Bracket

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Remove bolt - 1 - and hold-down bracket - 2 -.

Fig 11: Battery Handles Folded Upward

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Fold handles together - arrows - and carefully lift battery from engine compartment.

Installing:

CAUTION: Results of inadequately secured battery:

Shorter battery service life due to vibration damage.
Battery cell and plate damage.
Electrolyte leakage due to battery case damage.
Poor collision safety.

Install in reverse of removal, noting the following:

Tighten all fasteners according to values in table → Battery, tightening torques .
Check battery for proper seating after installation.
Reconnect battery → Battery, disconnecting and connecting .

CAUTION: When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified in → Battery, disconnecting and connecting .