Battery in Engine Compartment, Vehicles with Diesel Engine

Battery in Engine Compartment, Vehicles with Diesel Engine

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Spring-type clip pliers (VAS 5024A)

Removing

CAUTION!
Risk of injury. Observe warning notes and safety precautions. Refer to --> [ Warnings and Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions.

- Disconnect the battery. Refer to --> [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] .

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

- Disconnect harness connector - 1 - and loosen spring-type clamp - 2 - using (VAS 5024A).

- Disconnect vacuum hose - arrow - from air filter housing.

- Remove mounting bolt for air filter housing - arrow -.

- Release retaining tabs - arrows - and remove cover.

- Disconnect hose - arrow - from air filter housing and remove it.

- Pull off air filter housing upward out of brackets and remove it.

- Pull battery box panel upward in the - direction of the arrow - and remove.

- Remove mounting bolts - 1 - and remove retaining bracket - 2 -.

- Fold the handles - arrows - up and remove the battery.

Installing

CAUTION!
If the battery is not secured properly, the following risks are possible:

• Shortened battery service life due to vibration damage (explosion hazard).

• If the battery is not secured properly, the plates within the battery can be damaged.

• Damage to battery casing caused by bracket (possible electrolyte leakage, high subsequent costs).

• Reduced collision safety.

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Tighten all fasteners to specified values. Refer to --> [ Battery Tightening Specifications ] [1][2]Battery.

- After installing, ensure the battery is seated properly.

- Connect the battery. Refer to --> [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] .

CAUTION!
When disconnecting and connecting the battery, the procedure must be followed as described in the Repair information. Refer to --> [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] .