Battery A, Disconnecting and Connecting

Battery A, Disconnecting and Connecting

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

Never disconnect battery positive terminal when negative terminal is connected. Danger of short circuit!

Disconnecting

• Get the radio anti-theft code before disconnecting the Battery (A)

• After connecting the Battery (A), check any affected system or component (radio, clock, comfort electrical connection etc.) according to the repair information and/or the operating instructions.

• By disconnecting the negative battery connection (opening the circuit), it is possible to safely work on the electrical system.

• The positive battery wire only has to be disconnected to remove the Battery (A).

CAUTION!
• Turn off the ignition and all electrical components.

• Remove the ignition key.

- Open and disengage cover with fuse panel at battery housing.

- Where applicable, open battery insulation.

- First, disconnect negative ( - ) terminal - arrow - from battery.





- Then, disconnect positive (B+) terminal from battery.

Battery (A), Connecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (VAG 1331)





• Get the radio anti-theft code before disconnecting the Battery (A)

• After connecting the Battery (A), check any affected system or component (radio, clock, comfort electrical connection etc.) according to the repair information and/or the operating instructions.

• In order to prevent damage to battery housing, battery terminals must be placed on battery posts without using force (by hand only).

• Battery posts are no longer to be greased.

Procedure

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Connect the positive ( B+ ) terminal on Battery ( A) positive terminal and tighten the screw. Tightening specification: 6 Nm.

- Connect the negative ( - ) terminal - arrow - on Battery (A) negative terminal and tighten the screw. Tightening specification: 6 Nm





- Perform the work procedures in the table.

Work steps required after reconnecting the Battery (A)





The table can be printed out.