Removing and installing earth cable with battery monitor control unit J367, battery in luggage compartment — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

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• Make sure to wait 30 seconds before attaching electrical connector to battery monitor control unit J367.
• After reconnecting the voltage supply, it is possible that the ESP warning lamp will not go out until the vehicle has been driven several metres.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Versions equipped with ignition lock: Remove ignition key.
3. Remove luggage compartment floor panel.
4. On vehicles equipped with subwoofer: Unplug electrical connector (4), unscrew bolt (2) and remove subwoofer (3).
5. Remove moulded insert (1).

6. Remove bolts (arrows).
7. If fitted, move electrical wiring harness (3) clear.
8. Detach battery cover (1).
9. Detach heat shield (2) from battery.
10. Pull off cover (7) over negative battery terminal.
11. Slacken off nut several turns and disconnect battery clamp (1) of earth cable from battery terminal.
12. Unplug electrical connector (2).
13. Remove nut (4) and detach earth cable (5) from stud.
14. Detach earth cable (6) with battery monitor control unit J367(item 3). [Note: Make sure to wait 30 seconds before attaching electrical connector to battery monitor control unit J367.]
15. Attach battery clamp of earth cable to negative battery terminal "“–”" by hand and tighten nut (1).
16. Wait 30 seconds and then reconnect electrical connector (2) at battery monitor control unit J367(item 3). [Note: After reconnecting the voltage supply, it is possible that the ESP warning lamp will not go out until the vehicle has been driven several metres.]

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