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Disconnecting and connecting battery, models with starter battery in engine compartment
Disconnecting and connecting battery, models with starter battery in engine compartment
  Caution
Observe notes for battery terminal clamp bolt → Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Disconnecting:
  Note
t  Disconnecting the battery involves deactivating the anti-theft coding → Chapter.
t  By disconnecting the battery earth wire (open circuit), safety is ensured when carrying out work on the electrical system.
t  The battery positive wire need only be disconnected for removal of the battery.
t  The battery earth wire should not be detached from the vehicle body.
t  The fuse holder, mounted on the battery, need not be removed to disconnect the battery.
–  Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
  W00-0427
–  Loosen securing nut -1- and remove negative terminal clamp -2- from battery.
Connecting:
  Note
After the battery has been connected and ignition is switched on, the ESP and TCS warning lamp -K155- will light up permanently. The warning lamp will go out automatically when the vehicle is driven at 15 to 20 km/h in a straight line. This has the effect of reactivating the steering angle sender -G85-.
–  Fit battery terminal clamp of earth wire -1- in correct position on negative terminal of battery. Tighten securing bolt to specified torque.
Correct position depending on engine type and specified torque can be found in respective assembly overview.
  N27-10768
To assembly overview → Chapter
–  Carry out steps as detailed in the table.
Steps after connecting battery
  N27-10768
ProcedurePerformed
Ignition with ignition key: switch on ignition and then switch off again. 
Read event memory: → Guided fault finding using VAS 5051A. 
Check time on clock and change as necessary. 
Open all electric windows fully and close again. Actuate then switch in closing direction and hold for 2 seconds (closing and opening actuation). 
Functional check: check all electrical consumers. 

Table can be printed out if necessary.
   

Disconnecting and connecting battery, models with starter battery in luggage compartment > < Assembly overview