Disconnecting and reconnecting batteries

Make

SEAT

Model

Leon Mk1

Section

Electrical system › Starter-current supply-CC › Disconnecting and reconnecting batteries

Vehicle electricsDisconnecting and reconnecting batteries

Disconnecting and connecting second battery on vehicles with two-battery concept Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- Disconnecting battery: –  Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key. –  Disconnect battery in engine compartment → Chapter.

–  Release trim -1- by levering out the securing pins -arrows- and remove the trim. –  Remove front passenger seat → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.72.

–  Remove securing screws -1- and remove trim -2-.

–  Disconnect battery positive terminal clamp -1- of second battery. Connecting battery: Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing observe the following:   Warning Battery terminal clamps must be fitted only by hand without force to prevent damage to battery housing. Battery terminals must not be greased.

–  Fit battery earth clamp -1- to negative terminal of battery and tighten securing bolt to specified torque setting → Chapter. –  Reconnect battery in engine compartment → Chapter. –  Carry out the procedures as detailed in the table → Chapter.

06 General

The same page in: Leon Mk2.