Battery, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
A loosely mounted battery may cause the following hazards:
- 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 the 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. Refer to the Parts Information.
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 Owner's Manual.
Vehicles with Start/Stop System
Vehicles with the Start/Stop System have a special Battery -A- due to the increased load on the cycles.
When replacing the Battery -A-, pay attention to the replacement part identification. Refer to the Parts Information.
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
-- Insert the Battery - A- into the battery tray -1- so that the battery clamping strip touches the rear and side stop -arrows-.
- It must not be possible to slide the Battery -A- rearward or to the side.
-- Install the bracket -1-.
- The tab -arrow- on the bracket -1- must engage into the opening on the battery clamping strip.
-- Tighten the bolt -2- for the bracket -1-.
-- Check the Battery -A- for a secure fit.
Turn off the Ignition and All Electrical Consumers, and Connect the Battery -A- in the Following Sequence:
-- Install the battery positive cable terminal clamp -3- on the battery positive terminal "+".
-- Tighten the nut -4-.
-- Connect the Battery -A-. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING ,
If the battery is replaced, the Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367- must be adapted. Refer to Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-, ADAPTING .
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - BATTERY