Battery In Engine Compartment, Removing And Installing: Installing
If the battery is not secured properly, the following risks can occur:
- Shortened 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 the battery housing caused by bracket (possible electrolyte leakage, high subsequent costs).
- Inadequate crash safety.
Only maintenance-free batteries conforming to standards "TL82506" (from 12/1997) and "VW75073" (from 08/2001) may be installed.
Batteries from the replacement parts program have a base strip adapter for adapting to different clamping strips.
Information on whether and how to use the base strip adapter. Refer to the Battery's appropriate information.
Vehicles with Start/Stop System
Vehicles with the Start/Stop System have a special Battery due to the increased load on the cycles.
When replacing the battery, note the correct replacement part identification.
Batteries for vehicles with the Start/Stop System have "AGM" (Absorbent Glass Mat) or "EFB" (Enhanced Flooded Battery) marked on them.
Continuation for All Vehicles
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
- It must not be possible to slide the battery rearward or to the side.
- Check the battery for secure fit after installation.
-- Connecting the battery
When disconnecting and connecting the battery, the procedure must be followed as described in the Repair information. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
When the battery is replaced the Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367- must be adapted. Refer to Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-, ADAPTING .