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How to Replace the Battery on the Volkswagen Polo

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

If the battery of your vehicle is flat, the following description summarises the steps for a proper replacement. Once you lift the bonnet, you will find the battery on the left side. Disconnect the negative terminal first, then the positive terminal, removing the fuse box located above. Remove the battery from the compartment and replace it with the new one, reconnecting the positive terminal first and then the negative terminal, and reposition the fuse box on top.

Updated on 26 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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