Caution: If the battery is not properly secured during installation, the following risks arise: Reduced service life due to increased vibration (explosion hazard). Damage to the grid plates of the battery. Damage to the battery case due to friction on the mounting bracket (the possibility of electrolyte leakage, which will cause costly repairs). Deterioration of passive safety in an accident.
Vehicles with 4-cyl. gasoline engine
Disconnect battery. Open -arrow- the battery cover -1- and remove it upwards from the battery.
Unscrew securing bolt -1- and remove clamping plate -2-.
Raise the handles -arrows- up and remove the battery.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Insert the clamping plate -2- in the direction of travel into the two grooves in the battery housing and screw on the securing bolt -1-. Tighten screw connections to the specified tightening torques. After installation, check the reliability of the fastening of the battery. Connect battery.
Vehicles with 4-cyl. diesel engine
Disconnect battery. Unclip engine cover -1- by pushing upwards -arrows- and remove from vehicle.
Unplug electrical connector Open spring clip -2- with spring clip pliers -VAS 5024A- and remove vacuum hose -3-.
Remove securing bolt -arrow- for air cleaner housing.
Release tabs -arrows- and remove cover.
Detach hose -arrow- from air cleaner housing and remove hose. Pull the air filter housing up from the mountings and remove it.
Open -arrow- the battery cover -1- and remove it upwards from the battery.
Unscrew securing bolt -1- and remove retaining clip -2-.
Raise the handles -arrows- up and remove the battery.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Insert the clamping plate -2- in the direction of travel into the two grooves in the battery housing and screw on the securing bolt -1-. Tighten screw connections to the specified tightening torques. After installation, check the reliability of the fastening of the battery. Connect battery.
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