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Disconnecting and reconnecting bat‐
teries
WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regula‐
tions
⇒ page 2
!
4.1
Disconnecting battery
Note
♦
By disconnecting the battery earth wire (open circuit), safety
is ensured when carrying out work on the electrical system.
♦
The battery positive wire need only be disconnected for re‐
moval of the battery.
– Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Release catch -arrow- and take cover off battery box.
– First unscrew battery earth clamp -1- from battery negative
terminal.
– Then unscrew battery positive clamp -2- from battery positive
terminal.
4.2
Connecting battery
Caution
Observe instructions on connecting battery terminals
⇒ page 4
.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Jetta 2005 ➤ , Bora 2006 ➤
Electrical System - Edition 05.2005
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