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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 1F7

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• After installing, check that battery is seated securely.
• When installing batteries with a hose for central venting, ensure the hose is not kinked or pinched. Only then can the battery vent freely.Ensure that the hose for central venting is inserted in the rubber grommet.

🔩 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 batteries .
2. Pull hose for central gas venting (1) off battery.
3. Remove bolts (2) (20 Nm), and (4) (20 Nm). — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
4. Remove bolt (3).
5. Swing retainer (2) to rear (arrow A) and pull it out of side mountings (arrow B).

6. Take right 6V battery (1) out of vehicle.
7. Open locking devices (1) of main fuse box by turning them 90 ° to left and open cover downwards.
8. Remove nut (1) (15 Nm) and remove B+ cable (2) from connector thread. — 15 Nm (11 lb-ft)
9. Close main fuse box again.
10. Pull hose (1) for central gas venting off battery.
11. Remove bolts (2) (20 Nm), and (4) (20 Nm). — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
12. Remove bolt (3).
13. Swing retainer (1) to rear (arrow) and pull it out of side mountings.
14. Take left 6V battery (2) out of vehicle.
15. ⚠ Observe installation position of batteries. Installing battery turned 180° can lead to damage to locating elements of the battery casings.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.Poor crash safety. — Tighten threaded connections to specified torques .
16. After installing, check that battery is seated securely.
17. Reconnect battery . [Note: When installing batteries with a hose for central venting, ensure the hose is not kinked or pinched. Only then can the battery vent freely.Ensure that the hose for central venting is inserted in the rubber grommet.]

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