Removing and installing battery, vehicles with starter battery in engine compartment — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

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• Danger of injury! Comply with the warning notices and safety regulations! — Disconnect battery .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Danger of injury! Comply with the warning notices and safety regulations! — Disconnect battery .
2. Open battery positive terminal cover (1).
3. Unscrew securing nut (2) for fuse box.
4. Remove bracket (arrows).
5. Remove fuse box (1), and place it aside with wiring still connected.

6. Remove securing bolt (5).
7. Remove securing bracket (6).
8. Remove battery from vehicle.
9. ⚠ 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 — After installing, check that battery is seated securely.
10. Reconnect battery .

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