Battery, Removing And Installing: Installing: Notes

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Install in the reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

CAUTION:

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 Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).

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.