Golf GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1998)
Battery: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Battery, removing and installing
CAUTION! Before working on the electrical system:
- Obtain radio anti-theft code.
- Ignition OFF!
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
Notes:
- See Service Precautions, warnings and safety measures
- Some early production vehicles are equipped with batteries that are 190 mm (7.5 in.) tall. Later production vehicles are equipped with batteries that
are 175 mm (6.9 in.) tall.
- The larger battery is no longer available. If necessary, replace it with the later 175 mm (6.9 in) battery.
Removing
- Disconnect battery cable at negative (-) terminal.
- Disconnect battery cable at positive (+) terminal.
- Remove battery hold-down nut -3- and clamp -2-.
- Remove battery.
Installing
Note:
- The latest generation batteries are equipped with a central gas venting system and a fine mesh flame trap - arrow-.
- Function: Gases produced during charging escape through a central opening on side of upper cover A flame trap is integrated into the this position
which prevents the flammable gases in the battery from igniting.
- It is extremely important to check that the hose is connected to the central gas venting system and that it has not been disconnected while installing.