- Open the bonnet.
- Locate the battery and remove the cover.
- Using the 13mm socket and extension, remove the hold down bracket at the base of the battery.
- Using the 10mm socket and ratchet remove the positive terminal.
- Remove the negative terminal.
- Exchange battery.
- Reassemble in reverse order and replace cover.
How do I reset my VW battery after changing it?
- Disconnect both battery cables.
- Tap both cables together.
- Leave the cables disconnected for fifteen minutes.
- Reconnect the cables to the battery.
Do VW need special batteries?
Unlike any other battery on the market, Genuine VW Batteries are specially designed to meet the precise power requirements of your sophisticated VW model as well as the electronic demands of today's European-engineered cars. ... However, even the best batteries will eventually require a replacement.