Battery, Removing and Installing

Battery, Removing And Installing

WARNING: Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warning and Safety measures for lead-acid batteries.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed







- VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or equivalent 5 - 50 Nm )

Battery, removing
- Disconnect battery.







- Remove M8 x 25 bolt -arrow-.
- Remove battery hold-down bracket.
- If present, disconnect central gas vent hose from top cover.
- Carefully lift battery from plenum.

Battery, installing
To ensure battery seats securely, only install batteries with a 10.5 mm battery foot strip and adhere to the following work sequences:







NOTE:
- New generation batteries are equipped with a central gas venting system and integrated flame trap -arrow-. Function: Gases produced during charging escape through a central opening on the side of the upper cover. The integrated flame trap prevents flammable gases in the battery from igniting. The flame trap is comprised of a small round fiberglass mat with a diameter of 15 mm and a thickness of 2 mm. Working as a one-way-valve, it allows gases produced during charging to vent.
- To ensure proper seating of installed battery, use only genuine Volkswagen approved replacement batteries, and adhere to the following procedures.

- Install hold-down bracket







- Install M8 x 25 bolt -arrow- and torque to 23 Nm.

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.

- Reconnect battery.
- If present, reconnect central gas vent hose to top cover.
- Reinstall battery cover and cowl panel as required.