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Work sequence when disconnecting and connecting the battery

Disconnect battery

Note

Before disconnecting the battery determine the code of radio set fitted with anti-theft coding → Operating instructions of the radio.

–	Switch off all electrical components and take out the ignition key.

–	Slacken the nut (6 Nm) of the fixing screw for the pole terminal and only disconnect the battery earth strap.

Note

If both pole terminals are disconnected, only then disconnect pole terminal (-) from battery earth.

Connect up the battery

WARNING

Please observe the following additional instructions after working on the airbag system or on the belt tighteners or the safety belts:

t	Switch on the ignition before connecting the battery.

t	Nobody should be in the vehicle when the battery is being connected.

Note

t	Neither grease nor oil the battery terminals.

t	The battery terminals must only be fitted by hand without using any force in order to avoid damaging the battery housing.

t	Install the pole terminals in such a way that the battery pole with the terminal is on the same level or protrudes.

t	If both pole terminals are disconnected, only then disconnect the positive terminal of the battery (+).

–	When connecting, fit pole terminal of earth lead onto negative terminal of battery and tighten the nut of the fixing screw -arrow- (6 Nm).

When the battery is reconnected perform the following operations depending on the vehicle equipment:

Set clock

t	Check the window lifter/comfort electrics → Octavia.

t	Code radio sets with Safe coding → Operating instructions of the radio.

Other adjustments may have to be made according to the engine which is installed (e.g generating a readiness code). To do so use → Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051

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