Caution: When disconnecting the battery, non-AUDI radio equipment requires a code to be entered. Therefore, it is necessary to find out the code and write it down. Otherwise, the radio receiver can only be switched on by its manufacturer.
Warning: In order not to lose data recorded on electronic media, you can use a small temporary battery. It is connected to the cigarette lighter before disconnecting the battery according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Withdrawal
1. Switch off electrical consumers. Switch off the ignition. In this way, electronic devices will be protected from possible damage.
2. Models with Telematic system: Activate the service mode of the Telematics control unit, as otherwise, when the battery is disconnected, the Telematik emergency battery is discharged. To do this, enter the key sequence #4610# on the control handset and confirm it by pressing the Navi key.
3. Remove the cover above the water collection box, refer to Section Removal and installation of a cover of a drainage compartment.
Warning: If the battery is only disconnected and not removed, you must move the cover over the battery to the right and remove it.
4. Disconnect the cables from the battery, ground cable first (1), then the positive cable (2).
5. Loosen the screw (4) mounting plates (3) at the base of the battery.
- If necessary, disconnect the central gas outlet hose from the battery.
- Pull the battery under the mounting plate and remove it from the engine compartment.
Installation
1. Before installing the battery, clean the poles to a shine. A brass wire brush is suitable for this purpose.
- Install the battery in place, slide the battery base under the mounting plate and secure with a torque 12 Nm.
- Before connecting the battery, check that the ignition and all electrical consumers are turned off.
- Connect the positive cable to the positive pole first (+), then the negative cable to the negative pole (-). Torque tighten nuts 6 Nm.
Warning: Incorrect battery connection can cause serious damage to the generator and electrical appliances.
Caution: Do not lubricate the battery terminals.
5. Install the cover over the water collection box, refer to Section Removal and installation of a cover of a drainage compartment.
- If necessary, enter the radio code.
- If necessary, re-enter the radio programs.
- Set the clock.
- Models with Telematic system: Deactivate the service mode of the Telematic control unit. To do this, press the Navi key on the control handset.
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