Removing battery: VW Touareg II

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When batteries are disconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly followed. If the sequence is not maintained, the battery isolator may be triggered and the electrical equipment of the vehicle may be damaged . — Remove front left seat General body repairs, interior72Front seats; Removing and installing seats.
2. Cut carpet at points shown by (arrows).
3. Remove bolt (1) and remove air duct (2).
4. Fold up carpet, open catches of battery housing (arrows) and remove cover.
5. Unbolt battery earth clamp (1) from battery negative terminal.

6. Unbolt battery positive clamp (2) from battery positive terminal.
7. Pull hose for central gas venting (arrow) off battery.
8. Remove securing bolt (1) and remove base strip bracket (2).
9. Unscrew securing bolt (1), and remove battery tray (2).
10. Fold battery handles (arrows) upwards.
11. Grasp battery by handles and lift it out of battery housing.

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