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Battery replacement on a Volkswagen Touareg

Model: Volkswagen Touareg MK 1, 7L - Years 2002-2010
Part: Battery

How to replace the battery on a Volkswagen Touareg? This guide explains how to remove the battery. Open the car door and lift the driver's seat; the battery is located underneath (in other cars, it is commonly found in the engine compartment). Remove the mat, and start unscrewing the seat's securing bolts with a socket wrench; unscrew the battery terminal bolts. Remove the old battery using the plastic handle and install a new one, tightening the power terminals. Close the battery compartment and lower the driver's seat.

Updated on 7 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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