Removing and installing battery

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Vehicle electricsRemoving and installing battery

Removing and installing battery → Chapter „Adapting battery monitoring control unit“   WARNING Danger of injury! Comply with the warning notices and safety regulations → Anchor!   Caution To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to → Chapter. Replacing battery on vehicles with start/stop system: Because of its higher deep-cycle resistance, only a special starter battery is used in vehicles with a start/stop system. When renewing the starter battery, note correct part designation in → ETKA (electronic parts catalogue). Starter batteries for use in vehicles with a start/stop system are marked with „AGM“ (Absorbent Glass Mat) or „EFB“ (Enhanced Flooded Battery).   Note t  In vehicles with a battery sensor (start-stop system), the battery has to be parameterised after a new starter battery has been installed. t  As a result of battery parameterisation, the technical data of the new battery are sent to the battery monitor. t  Performing battery parameterisation → Chapter. Special tools and workshop equipment required

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

–  Undo and remove bolt -1- and remove clamping plate -2-. –  Remove battery -4-. Installing:   Caution A loosely fitted battery creates the following dangers: t  Shortened service life due to damage from vibration (danger of explosion) t  Damage to the grid plates of the battery. t  Damage to battery housing by securing bracket (possibility of acid leaking, with high consequential costs) t  Poor crash safety Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing observe the following:

–  Place battery -4- on battery carrier -3- and push towards rear. –  Put clamping plate -2- on and secure with bolt -1-. –  Tighten bolt -1- to torque specified in assembly overview → Chapter. –  Check battery is firmly seated after installation. –  Connecting battery → Chapter.   Note t  In vehicles with a battery sensor (start-stop system), the battery has to be parameterised after a new starter battery has been installed. t  As a result of battery parameterisation, the technical data of the new battery are sent to the battery monitor. t  Performing battery parameterisation → Chapter.

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