Battery - vehicles with gasoline 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)

Removing:

Disconnect battery → Battery, disconnecting and connecting .

Fig 2: Pulling Out Battery Box Panel Upward

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Lift battery box panel upward - arrow -.

Fig 3: Mounting Screws And Retaining Bracket

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

Fig 4: 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 fasteners according to values in table → Battery, tightening torques .
Check battery for proper seating.
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 .