Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 1077

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Work steps required after reconnecting

battery

Work steps

completed?

Ignition:

Switch ignition on and then off
again.

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Memory:

Check using VAS 5051 Tester in
mode "Guided Fault Finding".

Power windows (where
applicable):

Completely open and close all
power windows.

Radio:

Input anti-theft radio code and
check radio, CD & tape player
functions as applicable.

Clock:

Check and reset to local time.

All electrical consumers:

Check function.

Note:

If desired, print this page and use the table

above as a checklist.

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Battery, removing and
installing

Battery with fastened fuse
holder, removing and
installing

WARNING!

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

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Special tools and auxiliary items
needed

VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or

equivalent 5 - 50 Nm )

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Battery, removing

- Disconnect battery

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- Battery insulation jacket -arrow-

can only be opened and removed
(where applicable) after first
removing battery terminal clamps
from battery.

- Remove bolt -arrow-.

- Remove battery hold-down

bracket.

- If present, disconnect central gas

vent hose from top cover.

- Carefully lift battery from engine

compartment.

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Battery, installing

To ensure battery seats securely,
only install batteries with a 10.5 mm
battery foot strip and adhere to the
following work sequences:

It must not be possible to move a
battery to the left or to the right.

- Install battery so battery carrier

lug -arrow- engages in battery
foot strip cut-out -1-.

Battery is inserted correctly when

center cut-out in battery foot strip
aligns with threaded hole in battery
carrier -arrows-.

- On batteries with a hose for

central venting ensure that the
hose is not squashed. Only then
can the battery vent freely.

- On batteries without a hose for

central venting ensure that the
opening on the upper side of the
battery cover is not blocked.

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