New Beetle L4-2.0L (AVH) (2005)
Battery: Service and Repair
Battery, Disconnecting and Reconnecting
Battery, Disconnecting and Reconnecting
CAUTION:
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Always ensure the vehicle electrical system is protected by disconnecting the battery negative ( - ) terminal (interrupted current flow to ground)
prior to servicing key areas of the electrical system as specified.
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Do not loosen or remove ground strap from body. Disconnect terminal from battery only.
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Disconnecting the battery positive ( B+) terminal must only be performed as required to remove battery from vehicle, and must only be carried out
after the negative ( - ) terminal is disconnected.
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When reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program
and electrical system function checks as specified.
Battery - New Beetle Sedan through 05.99, disconnecting and reconnecting.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed
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VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or equivalent 5 - 50 Nm).
Battery, disconnecting
CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system
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Obtain anti-theft radio security code.
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
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Do not loosen or remove ground strap from body. Disconnect terminal from battery only.
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First disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal from battery (tightened to 6 Nm).
In order to disconnect positive ( + ) battery terminal, first remove fuse holder on top of battery, as follows:
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Press locking lugs together -arrows- and remove cover.