Connecting

Connecting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)


Risk of injury. Observe warning notes and safety precautions. Refer to => [ Warnings and Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions!


Observe notes for threaded connections of battery terminals. Refer to => [ Battery Post/Terminal ] Battery Post/Terminal.

• After connecting the battery and switching on the ignition, the ASR/ESP indicator lamp (K155) lights up continuously. The indicator lamp goes out automatically when vehicle is driven a distance straight ahead at 15 to 20 km/h. This activates Steering Angle Sensor (G85).


When disconnecting and connecting battery, the procedure must be followed as described in the Repair Information.

- Connect the battery terminal clamp of positive wire - 2 - to the battery positive terminal and tighten the screw to 6 Nm. Refer to=> [ Battery Tightening Specifications ] [1][2]Specifications.

- Connect the battery terminal clamp of ground wire - 1 - to the battery negative terminal and tighten the screw to 6 Nm. Refer to => [ Battery Tightening Specifications ] [1][2]Specifications.






- Perform the work procedures in the table.

Work Steps Required After Reconnecting Battery