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Reconnecting battery
Reconnecting battery
  Caution
Observe notes for battery terminal clamp bolt → Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
  Note
After the battery has been reconnected and the ignition is switched on, the ESP and TCS stabilisation programme warning lamp -K155- and the warning lamp for electromechanically assisted steering will light up permanently. The signal lamps switch off automatically when you drive on a straight route at a speed of 15 to 20 km/h. In this way, the steering angle sensor -G85- is reactivated.
  W00-0427
–  Push positive cable terminal clamp -2- onto the positive terminal of battery and then tighten securing nut to prescribed torque → Chapter.
–  Push earth cable terminal clamp -1- onto the negative terminal of battery and then tighten securing nut to prescribed torque → Chapter.
–  Work through steps listed in table after connecting.
Steps after connecting battery
  N27-10001
OperationPerformed
Switch ignition on with ignition key or start button and then switch off again. 
Interrogate the event memory: → Guided fault finding using the vehicle diagnosis tester. 
Clock: check the time; set it if necessary 
Electric window regulators:
–  Open and close all windows to limit stop in each case.
–  Finally when window is closed, pull the switch until the relay audibly switches.
–  Check convenience functions of window regulator. The window must close fully in the convenience mode, without holding the switch.
 
Radio or radio and navigation system:
Check function, recode radio if necessary		 
Clock:
Check time setting and reset if necessary		 
Function check: all electrical consumers 

Table can be printed out if necessary.
–  Fit battery box cover or cover tab of battery protective jacket.
   

Checking and servicing alternator > < Disconnecting battery