Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
589B)
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Remove bolt and battery clamp (arrow), then remove battery and battery blanket together
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Open fuse cover panel on battery, unsnap and remove wire cover -C-
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Remove (2) bolts -D- between air cleaner and battery and remove plastic wire guide
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Remove (6) bolts -E- from battery tray, push out plastic wire holder -F-
Properly tag removed battery trays and hold pending further instruction.
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Review condition of all wire harnesses underneath or near battery tray
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Wires that exhibit chafed insulation must be repaired as follows:
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Insulation chafed with NO copper wire exposed: wrap wire with electrical tape
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Insulation chafed - copper wire exposed: use VAS 1978 wiring repair kit
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Loosen tie wrap (arrow) around wire harnesses