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How to replace the battery of a Volkswagen Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017
Part: Battery

In the video in question, we see how to replace the battery of a Volkswagen Polo 5 car. First of all, get into the vehicle and pull the lever that allows you to open the hood, then lift it up and secure it in a safe position using the appropriate rod. Then locate the battery, it is positioned at the end of the left side of the engine compartment. Using a socket wrench, unscrew the nuts that hold the clamp connected to the negative pole. Then remove the plastic cover above the clamp with the positive pole, and proceed to remove it by unscrewing the appropriate nut. Finally, use the socket wrench again to unscrew the nuts that hold the battery fixed to the metal base. Now you can remove the battery and proceed with its replacement. Remember in this case to first connect the clamp with the positive pole and then the one with the negative pole.

Posted on 17 January 2025 by ScegliAuto

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