SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk1 > Vehicle electrics | Electrical system | Starter-current supply-CC | Battery: remove and install (in engine compartment)

Installing battery

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	torque wrench set -SAT 8010-

Caution

If the battery is not held fast, the following may occur:

t	Reduction in its service life due to damages from vibration (danger of explosion)

t	The grille plates could be damaged if the battery is not securely fitted.

t	Deterioration of battery housing caused by the clasp (possible leaking of electrolyte, costly and major damage)

t	Insufficient security in case of collision.

–	Position the battery so that the rear battery support foot fits under the retaining tabs of the battery bracket -arrows-.

The battery is well seated if the recess in the centre of its base matches up with the threaded hole of the battery -arrows-

–	Fit the bolt into the recess of the strip on the base of the battery and tighten to the correct torque → Chapter.

–	If the battery has a flexible tube for the central gas vent, make sure the tube is not caught. Only now can the battery be freely vented of gas.

–	The opening in the battery cover must be kept open in batteries without a tube for central degassing.

–	After fitting, check if battery is fitted securely.

–	Connecting battery → Chapter.

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