Passat 2015 ➤, Passat 2019 ➤, Passat Variant 2015 ➤, Passat Variant 2019 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2020
– Switch on ignition.
– Warning lamp “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” -arrow- goes
out after self-test (passenger airbag activated).
– Switch off ignition.
4.4
Battery (12V): checking battery termi‐
nal clamps for secure seating
4.4.1
Battery (12V) in engine compartment:
checking battery terminal clamps for
secure seating
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench
Note
♦ A securely seated battery terminal clamp ensures trouble
free function and long service life of the battery.
♦ When securing terminal clamp, ensure that it is completely
seated on battery terminal.
NOTICE
If the battery clamp is not seated securely on the positive
terminal, disconnect battery earth strap at battery negative
terminal first, to prevent possible accidents.
– Open cover of heat shield sleeve -4-.
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Passat 2015 ➤, Passat 2019 ➤, Passat Variant 2015 ➤, Passat Variant 2019 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2020
– Check battery -3- for secure seating. If necessary, retighten
bolt -2- to specified torque.
– Open cover -4- over battery negative terminal.
– Check battery terminal clamps -1- and -5- for secure seating.
If necessary, retighten nuts -2- and -6-.
Specified torque
Nm
6
15
Nut for battery terminal
Bolt for securing bracket
Carry out following procedures after connecting battery:
Sequence of operations
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27; Battery; Disconnecting and
connecting battery
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Passat 2015 ➤, Passat 2019 ➤, Passat Variant 2015 ➤, Passat Variant 2019 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2020
4.4.2
Battery (12V) in luggage compartment:
checking battery terminal clamps for
secure seating
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench
Note
♦ A securely seated battery terminal clamp ensures trouble
free function and long service life of the battery.
♦ When securing terminal clamp, ensure that it is completely
seated on battery terminal.
NOTICE
If the battery clamp is not seated securely on the positive
terminal, disconnect battery earth strap at battery negative
terminal first, to prevent possible accidents.
Only for Saloon
– Remove service flap in left luggage compartment side trim.
⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70; Luggage com‐
partment trims; Assembly overview - luggage compartment
side panel
Only for Estate
– Remove battery cover ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70; Luggage compartment trims; Assembly overview -
luggage compartment side trim.
Continued for all vehicles
– Check battery -4- for firm seating. If necessary, retighten bolt
-1- to specified torque.
– Open cover -5- over battery negative terminal.
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Passat 2015 ➤, Passat 2019 ➤, Passat Variant 2015 ➤, Passat Variant 2019 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2020
– If fitted, open cover on battery positive terminal.
– Check battery terminal clamps -1- and -3- for secure seating.
If necessary, retighten nuts -2- and -4-.
Specified torque
Nm
6
15
Nut for battery terminal
Bolt for securing bracket
Carry out following procedures after connecting battery:
Sequence of operations
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27; Battery; Disconnecting and
connecting battery
4.5
Battery (12V): checking with battery
tester (always refer to workshop man‐
ual)
The following are measures to be carried out during a battery
inspection within the scope of maintenance.
Sequence of operations
1.
2.
Visual check.
Check whether colour indicator is “3-colour” or “2-colour”.
Does not apply to AGM batteries.
3.
4.
Battery check using battery tester with printer -VAS 6161-.
Depending on the result of the battery test, “perform cur‐
rent draw test” (charged separately).
⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 27; Checking
battery
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