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How to replace the battery in the Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 MK 2, 8P - Years 2003-2013
Part: Battery

In today's video, we will see how to replace the service battery in the Audi A3. First, remember to proceed only with the engine cold to avoid unpleasant issues. Open the front bonnet and locate the service battery. Next, undo the fasteners you find and then remove the connectors, starting with the negative and then proceeding with the positive. Once done, extract the battery from its housing and replace it with a new unit of the same type. You can then finish the job and reassemble everything as it was originally.

Updated on 8 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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