Removing and installing battery, diesel engine models with battery in engine compartment — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 1F7

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• After installing, check that battery is seated securely.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery .
2. Pull air filter housing upwards out of brackets and remove.
3. Pull panel of battery housing out upwards in direction of (arrow).
4. Remove securing bolt (1) (20 Nm) and remove clamping bracket (2). — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
5. Fold up handles (arrows) upwards and remove battery.
6. ⚠ A loosely fitted battery creates the following dangers:Shortened service life due to damage from vibration (danger of explosion)The cells in the battery will be damaged if the battery is not secured correctly.Damage to battery housing by securing bracket (possibility of acid leaking, with high consequential costs)Poor crash safety. — Tighten threaded connections to specified torques .
7. After installing, check that battery is seated securely.
8. Reconnect battery .

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