How do you change a battery in 2001 VW Jetta VR-6?

Answer 1

You need: Phillips Head Screwdriver, Nutdriver 10mm and 13mm (or ratchet) *with an extension of 5-7" Thanks if you are reading, but I got it. Still in case the next person asks... Above the drivers side headlight is a foot long black assembly (actually two pieces) marked with a "light" symbol. (If you look down between thtat casing and the battery casing you will see a metal bracket and a bolt that holds down the fromt of the battery). You only need to remove the right piece of the black plastic assembly, but undo all screws and lift gently about 1". You can slide it to the left for more play, the two pieces are held by a molded clasp, separate by pushing the right piece and twisting slightly. Lift out and remove the right side piece, and if not already done push the left piece off to the left for more space. Next inspect the battery casing. Remove the 10mm bolt that holds the front left corner. Now the front and sides can lift out away from the rear panel. The right side is not attached, only clipped in place where it meets the rear piece. Pull upwards to undo. The left side has molded clasps where it meets the rear piece as well as the clip on the bottom. Remove the whole casing from right to left so you can undo those without breaking them, and lift the casing out, along with the battery insulation. Set aside. The bolt holding the battery can now be accessed more easily, it is a 13mm. You may need an extender for your nutdriver, or other, to reach the bolt. A 7" flexible worked nicely. Loosen the bolt all of the way, and set parts aside. Pull the battery out from the lip holder on that holds opposite side in place. Be sure to slide the new battery under the lip when installing, use the metal bracket and 13mm bolt to secure the front of battery. Replace the insulation around the new battery. Re-assemble the battery casing and replace the 10mm holddown bolt, and then re-attach the hood cable housing right side piece by pushing the molded clasps behind and under the left piece. Tighten the four screws.