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Notes:
◆ Battery posts are no longer to be greased.
◆ Battery terminals are only to be connected by hand without applying force so as not to damage the battery
casing.
◆ -> Tightening torque for battery terminals: 6 Nm -arrow 1-
◆ Tightening torque of additional terminals at battery terminals: 6 Nm -arrow 2-
1.3 - Removing battery - Audi A3 up to Model Year 2000
Attention:
On vehicles fitted with telematics system, activate telematics control-unit service mode before disconnecting
battery.=>Radio, Telephone, Navigation; Repair Group 91
- Heed (if necessary obtain) code for vehicles with encoded radio/radio navigation system (RNS).
- Switch off ignition.
- -> If fitted, disconnect air intake hose for secondary air pump -1- from air cleaner housing.
- If fitted, screw out bolt -7-.
- Detach air hose -2- at air-mass meter.
- Unplug connector -3- at air-mass meter.
- Screw out bolts -5- and -6-.
- Take out air cleaner housing and detach breather hose -4- at rear if fitted.
- -> If fitted, open upper protective cover of battery -A- (velcro fastener).
- Press release tabs -arrows- and open lid -B- of main fuse box.
Audi A3 1997 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 10.2003
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27 - Starter, Current supply