| OK, I am posting this because I read a few threads | | | | 6. Push the power steering fluid reservoir off to the |
| and nobody seemed to get it just right. I spent hours | | | | left. (it is best if you have another set of hands to help |
| today getting this done and figured I would save | | | | with this) |
| everyone else some time. (VW dealer wanted $200 | | | | 7. Shimmy the battery left and right until it slides out. |
| so save yourself the cash and DIY) | | | | This might take a minute or two, but I assure you it can |
| WHAT YOU NEED: | | | | be done with the reservoir pushed aside and without |
| 1 x Metric 10mm Socket | | | | removing it. |
| 1 x Socket 10" Wrench Extension (A 6" will work but it | | | | 8. Clean terminal heads and clean the new battery's |
| will be a pain) | | | | terminals. |
| 1 x Socket Wrench | | | | 9. Replace sheath |
| 1 x Battery Terminal Brush (MSRP: $4) | | | | 10. Shimmy new battery in by placing right side in first |
| 1 x Battery (MSRP $89) | | | | and angling from side to side (easier to get in than out), |
| STEPS: | | | | make sure the connectors atop the battery are |
| 1. Directly to the left of the battery, you will see a small | | | | closest to the window not the bumper!!! also be sure |
| reservoir with a mint green/blue (Power Steering | | | | the mechanism at the front bottom (Opposite side of |
| Fluid?) top to the left of it is a recessed screw. Loosen | | | | the connector bolts) of the battery slides into place |
| the screw as much as possible without actually | | | | over the batter base to hold it in place |
| removing it (Trust me if you get it out you will spend an | | | | 11. Secure Red/Positive then Black/Negative and |
| hour getting it back in) | | | | tighten bolts |
| 2. Lift up the panel with the 5 Red electrical leads to | | | | 12. Screw reservoir back into place tightly and tighten |
| gain exposure to the main positive and negative | | | | the base connector of the battery |
| terminal connections. | | | | THIS IS A VERY DIFFICULT STEP AND I SUGGEST |
| 3. Loosen the terminal connections starting with the | | | | A LOT OF DIRECT LIGHT TO GET IT DONE |
| black/negative then the red/positive | | | | 13. After that, you can replace the cover with the 5 |
| 4. Pull up the sleeve covering the battery (you might | | | | red leads and viola you are set for at least 2 years!! |
| have to be a little aggressive with this part) | | | | Also please be aware there are rumors that your |
| 5. Unbolt the larger plastic place holder that holds the | | | | engine won't fire right or your radio will lock up and |
| battery in place by loosening the bolt in the lower left | | | | require an unlock code and our battery was DEAD for |
| corner. (I am not going to lie, I snapped mine off by | | | | days and we didn't run into any of these problems so I |
| accident and so I am not sure the best way to get this | | | | think they might be BS. |
| back in) | | | | |