Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 1074

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Battery, disconnecting and
reconnecting

Battery with fastened fuse holder,
disconnecting and reconnecting

WARNING!

Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read,
understand and observe the Warning and
Safety measures for lead-acid batteries

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CAUTION!

Always ensure the vehicle electrical system
is protected by disconnecting the battery
negative ( - ) terminal (interrupted current
flow to ground) prior to servicing key areas
of the electrical system as specified in this
Repair Manual.

Do not loosen or remove ground strap from
body. Disconnect terminal from battery only.

Disconnecting the battery positive ( B+)
terminal must only be performed as required
to remove battery from vehicle, and must
only be carried out after the negative ( - )
terminal is disconnected.

When reconnecting battery terminals,
observe all applicable Notes and torque
specifications, as well as instructions on
performing OBD program and electrical
system function checks as specified in this
Repair Manual.

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Battery, disconnecting

CAUTION!

Obtain anti-theft radio security code.

Switch off all electrical consumers.

Switch ignition off and remove ignition
key.

Do not loosen or remove ground strap from
body. Disconnect terminal from battery only.

- First disconnect negative ( - ) terminal from

battery.

In order to disconnect positive ( B+ ) terminal,
first remove fuse holder on top of battery:

- Press locking lugs together -arrows- and remove

cover.

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- Remove positive bus securing

bolt -1- on (+) positive terminal
clamp.

- Remove securing bolts -A- and

remove cables to fuses, noting
the installed positions.

- Disconnect electrical connection -

2-.

- Relieve tension on fuse holder

mounting in direction of -arrow A-
and release clip with screwdriver
in direction of -arrow B-.

- Lift fuse holder from battery.

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- If necessary, remove screws -

arrows- and remove cover -1-.

- Release battery positive (B+)

terminal clamp fastener -arrow-
and remove terminal from battery
post.

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