Battery, Removing And Installing: Installing: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
CAUTION:
If Battery -A- is not secured properly, the following risks can occur:
- Shortened service life due to vibration damage (explosion hazard).
- If the Battery -A- is not secured properly, the plates within the Battery -A- can be damaged.
- Damage to the battery housing caused by bracket (possible electrolyte leakage, high subsequent costs).
- Inadequate crash safety.
Only maintenance-free batteries conforming to standards "TL82506" (from 12/1997) and "VW75073" (from 08/2001) may be installed. Refer to the Parts Information.
Batteries from the replacement parts program have a base strip adapter for adapting to different clamping strips. Information on whether and how to use the base strip adapter. Refer to the Battery Owner's Manual.