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How to Change the Battery of an Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 8P, MK 2 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Battery

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This video tutorial demonstrates how to replace the battery in an Audi A3. The first step involves opening the front bonnet and securing it with the appropriate support rod. You will then be able to locate the battery in the engine bay on the right side.

Next, remove the plastic cover protecting the battery, and using a socket wrench, remove the bolts on top of the battery terminals.

Then, unscrew the bolt that secures the metal bracket located beneath the battery and connected to both sides of it, using the socket wrench again. The next step is to release the plastic clips of the container, pull the terminals upwards, and extract the battery for replacement.

Place the new battery in the designated space and first screw in the securing plate, followed by the screws that secure the terminals, ensuring they are connected to the respective poles. Finally, refit the plastic cover.


Updated on 8 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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