Location of fuse holder above battery
- 1 - positive wire fastening;
- 2 - electrical connector;
- A - nuts
Location of the clamp fastening of the conductive plate to the positive terminal of the battery
The connection of the conductive plate clamp to the positive battery terminal is shown by the arrow.
Decoding the symbols on the battery label
- 1 - When servicing the battery, it is necessary to follow the safety instructions set out in the operating manual;
- 2 - The battery contains corrosive acid and care must be taken to prevent acid from spilling from the battery;
- 3 - Do not use open fire near the battery;
- 4 - When working with the battery, use protective glasses;
- 5 - Keep the battery out of reach of children;
- 6 - When disposing of the battery, take it only to designated collection points;
- 7 - Do not dispose of the battery with household waste;
- 8 - gases released during battery charging are explosive
The battery is installed in the engine compartment behind the left headlight.
Warning: When the battery terminals are disconnected, the memory units of the control units will be erased of the data on the stored faults, therefore before disconnecting the battery terminals it is advisable to contact a specialized workshop to recall the stored faults from the memory. After connecting the battery terminal, it is necessary to activate and reprogram the electric windows, as well as the position of the rear-view mirrors and seats.
Warning: Also, if the car has a radio receiver with a code, before disconnecting the terminals from the battery, check that you have the code to reactivate the receiver. Otherwise, the radio can only be put into operation at a specialized Volkswagen station.
Removal
1. Turn off the ignition.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the negative terminal from the battery and move it to the side.
4. Press the fuse holder cover together from both sides (shown by arrows) and open it.
5. Loosen the positive cable clamp (1) (see figure Location of fuse holder above battery).
6. Mark the fuses and remove them from the spring contacts. Unscrew the nuts (A).
7. Disconnect the electrical connector (2).
8. Using your finger and a screwdriver blade, pry the fuse holder away from the battery case (shown by arrows).
9. Move the fuse holder housing upward and remove it from the battery.
10. Loosen the clamp and remove the conductive plate from the positive battery terminal (see figure Location of the clamp fastening of the conductive plate to the positive terminal of the battery).
11. If present, open and remove the battery thermal cover (indicated by the arrow).
12. Unscrew the bolt at the bottom of the battery (indicated by the arrow) and remove the battery mounting plate.
13. Move the battery to the side, releasing the fastening on the other side of the battery and remove the battery from the engine compartment.
14. There is a sticker with warning symbols on the battery (see figure Decoding symbols on the battery label).
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