Fig. 197 Engine compartment: pushing up the vehicle battery sleeve
The electrolyte level of the vehicle battery should be checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older vehicle batteries. The vehicle battery is otherwise maintenance-free.
Vehicles with a start/stop system ( ) are fitted with special vehicle batteries. For technical reasons, it might not be possible to check the electrolyte level in these vehicle batteries.
Preparation
Battery cover
To open, fold the sleeve away in the direction of the arrow .
To close, fold the cover against the direction of the arrow .
Checking the electrolyte level
Colour display | Action |
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Light yellow or without colour | The electrolyte level of the vehicle is too low. The vehicle battery should be checked and replaced by a qualified workshop if necessary. |
Black | The electrolyte level of the vehicle battery is correct. |
WARNING
Removing and installing airbag control unit -J23
Removing
WARNING
Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic
components
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Removing and installing rear treble loudspeakers -R14-/-R16-, 4-door
Rear left treble loudspeakers -R14-/rear right treble
loudspeakers -R16- are located in rear door trim panels.
Note
If the treble loudspeaker must be renewed, the loudspeaker
grille must also be renewed.
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Removing and installing valve, metal valve
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
Carry out the following work:
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