Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing ignition key battery
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Folding out key bit -1--arrow a-. |
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Use a small screwdriver -3- to
raise the cover of battery compartment
-2--arrow b-. |
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Use a small screwdriver -3- to
lift battery -1- out of battery
compartment -2--arrow-. |
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Before installing battery, always press any key once. |
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This resets the transmitter unit, so that it can now
recognize a new battery. |
| Ensure correct polarity and mounting position when
installing battery. The positive pole is marked. |
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Insert battery -1- into battery
compartment -2- by pressing
slightly -arrow a-. |
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Assemble cover of battery compartment
-3- and transmitter unit -arrow b-. |
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The ignition key must be synchronised now
→ Anchor. |
| Synchronizing ignition key |
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Remove cover cap for lock cylinder -3-
→ Chapter. |
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Hold ignition key -2- on lock cylinder
-1-, and press “Open” button. |
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Unlock vehicle with the ignition key -2-
via lock cylinder -1- within a minute. |
1 -
Coupling station
Fitting location: right A-pillar
To separate connections, release bellows at pillar
2 -
Onboard supply control unit - ...
Removing
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Lift off lid for battery compartment
→ Chapter.
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Remove bolt -1-.
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Push cap -2- out ...
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Removing and installing cap on ignition key