Battery, Disconnecting And Connecting, Engine Compartment Battery

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnecting

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Move the ignition key outside of the vehicle to prevent switching on the ignition unintentionally.

-- Open the negative terminal cover -1-.

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-- Loosen the nut -2- several turns.

-- Remove the battery ground cable terminal clamp -3- from the battery terminal.

Connecting

Pay attention to the following when connecting the battery:

-- Disconnect the connector -4-.

-- Connect the battery ground cable terminal clamp -3- to the battery negative terminal "-" by hand.

-- Tighten the nut -2-

-- Connect the connector -4-.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Check time and adjust if necessary.

-- Open and close the door windows all the way.

-- Then, with the windows closed, pull the power window switch until the relay audibly switches.

-- Check the convenience closing from the window regulator motors.

The door must close on an activated convenience switch without holding the window regulator button.

NOTE:

These procedures are necessary so that the ESP indicator lamp turns off.

-- Establish drive ready mode.

-- Engage the position.

-- Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and to the right.

-- Read out the DTC memory using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

The ESP indicator light must go out.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - BATTERY, ENGINE COMPARTMENT BATTERY