Removing and installing battery console — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6S1, 6S2

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• After installing, check that battery is seated securely.

📋 Procedure

1. Release fasteners (arrows) and remove cover (1).
2. Open wiring retainer (1) and remove wiring.
3. Release fasteners (2) on right side of gearbox control unit by pulling locking device.
4. Release fastener (1) on left side of gearbox control unit in same manner.
5. Pull gearbox control unit (2) upwards out of its mounting and place to one side, observing lengths of connected wiring.

6. Release fastener (arrow) and open cover (1).
7. Remove securing nut (2) and remove positive wire (1).
8. Loosen securing nut (3) and pull positive terminal clamp (4) off upwards.
9. Loosen securing nut (2) and pull negative terminal clamp (1) off upwards.
10. Release rear fastener (1) of battery cover in (direction of arrow).
11. Release both front fasteners (1) in (direction of arrow) and pull battery cover off upwards.
12. Unscrew securing bolt (2) and remove battery holder.
13. Lift battery out of vehicle.
14. Pull attached wiring holder (1) off back of battery console.
15. Remove both securing bolts (1) and securing bolt (2).
16. Pull off rubber drain hose on underside of battery console.
17. Remove battery console from vehicle.
18. Tighten all threaded connections to prescribed torque setting .
19. After installing, check that battery is seated securely.
20. Reconnect battery .

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