Removing and installing battery

Make

SEAT

Model

Leon Mk1

Section

Electrical system › Starter-current supply-CC › Removing and installing battery

Vehicle electricsRemoving and installing battery

Removing and installing battery in engine compartment   Caution Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations → Chapter! Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- Removing battery: –  Disconnect battery → Chapter.

–  Once the battery positive terminal clamp has been loosened and removed from the battery positive terminal the battery heat insulation jacket -arrow- can be opened and removed (if fitted).

–  Remove hexagon bolt M8×25 -arrow-. –  Remove retaining strap. –  Remove battery from vehicle. Installing battery Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing observe the following:

Install battery so that the lug of the battery carrier -arrow- engages in the battery base strip recess -1-. It must not be possible to move a battery to the left or to the right.

The battery is inserted correctly when the centre cut-out in the battery foot strip aligns with threaded hole in the battery carrier -arrows-. On batteries with a hose for central venting ensure that the hose is not pinched. Only then can the battery vent freely. Ensure that the opening on the upper side of the battery cover is not blocked on batteries without a hose for central venting.

–  Fit clamping bracket and tighten M8×25 securing bolt -arrow- to 20 Nm. –  Reinstall the heat insulation jacket, if part of original equipment. –  After installing, check that battery is seated securely.   Warning To guarantee the battery seats securely, only install batteries with a 10.5 mm battery foot strip and adhere to the following procedures: A loosely fitted battery creates the following dangers: t  Shortened service life due to damage from vibration (danger of explosion). t  The plates in the battery cells will be damaged if the battery is not secured correctly. t  Damage to battery housing by clamping bracket (possibility of acid leaking, with high consequential costs). t  Poor crash safety. –  Reconnect battery → Chapter.

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