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Golf Mk6

Removing and installing battery
Removing and installing battery
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Removing:
–  Disconnect battery → Chapter.
  W00-0427
–  Depending on equipment, pull either panel of battery box or fleece bag upwards in direction of -arrow- out of battery.
  N27-10006
–  Unscrew securing bolt -1- and remove securing bracket -2-.
  N27-10007
–  Fold up handles -arrows- (if fitted) upwards and remove battery.
Installing:
  Caution
A loosely fitted battery creates the following dangers:
t  Shortened service life due to damage from vibration (danger of explosion)
t  The cells in the battery will be damaged if the battery is not secured correctly.
t  Damage to battery housing by securing bracket (possibility of acid leaking, with high consequential costs)
t  Poor crash safety
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing observe the following:
–  Tighten threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview → Chapter.
–  After installing, check that battery is seated securely.
–  Reconnect battery → Chapter.
  N27-10008

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