Volkswagen Jetta 2005 Workshop Manual page 43

– Unscrew securing bolt -1- and remove battery holder -2-.
– Fold handles -arrows- upwards and take battery out.
Installing:
Caution
A loosely fitted battery creates the following dangers:
♦ Shortened service life due to damage from vibration (dan‐
ger of explosion).
♦ The cells in the battery will be damaged if the battery is
not secured correctly.
♦ Damage to battery housing by clamping bracket (possi‐
bility of acid leaking, therefore subsequent higher costs).
♦ Poor crash safety
Installation is performed in the reverse order of installation; when
doing this, note the following:
– Tighten threaded connections to specified torque settings
⇒ page 36 .
– After installing, check that battery is seated securely.
– Connect the battery
Caution
Disconnecting and connecting the battery as described in the
Workshop Manual ⇒ page 29
⇒ page 29 .
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Jetta 2005 ➤ , Bora 2006 ➤
Electrical System - Edition 05.2005
5. Removing and installing battery
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