Battery, Disconnecting And Connecting

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm: VAG1783

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench
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CAUTION:

Pay attention to all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components:

When working on pyrotechnic components (airbag, belt tensioner), it is necessary to disconnect the battery with the ignition turned on, contrary to the following description. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .

Disconnecting

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Remove the ignition key, if equipped.

-- Open the heat shield boot cover.

-- Open the cover -1- over the battery ground terminal post.

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-- Loosen the nut -3- several turns and remove the battery ground cable terminal clamp -2- from the battery terminal.

Connecting

Pay attention to the following when disconnecting the Battery -A-.

-- Release and disconnect the connector -2- from the Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367- -3-.

Fig 2: Connecting Battery

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-- Install the battery ground cable terminal clamp by hand on the battery negative terminal "-".

-- Tighten the nut -1- to the tightening specification.

-- Reconnect the connector -2- to the Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Check the time and if necessary adjust.

-- Open and close the windows all the way.

-- Then, with the windows closed, pull the power window switch until the relay audibly switches.

-- Check the window regulator convenience switch.

While operating the convenience switch, the window must close without holding down the power window switch.

CAUTION:

After Connecting the Power Supply, the ASR/ESP Indicator Lamp -K155- May Only Go Out after the Vehicle has Been Driven a Few Yards.

Tightening Specifications