Thanks this was very helpful. I happened to use jumper cables to keep the
old battery connected to the terminals while installing the new one.
Everything went smoothly for me doing this, but it looks like those who
want to be cautious should use the OBD memory saver as described.
Excellent pictures and explanation.
Two additional points. The plate which goes at the bottom front of the
battery to hold in down should have the two prongs pointed back toward the
rear of the car. These two prongs engage with spots of the VW battery
which make it very secure.
A PROBLEM: It is very difficult to get the plate screwed in place without
cross-threading the screw. It should be handled very delicately. My
problem is that someone else before me has always cross-threaded already,
thus making it a real struggle to get it right.
I have a 2003 Jetta. My book says to have a temporary power source before
disconnecting the batter. Is this necessary, or can I just disconnect it
and continue?
i lost the battery hold clamp while installing a new batter on my 2007
jetta wolfsburg edition … and the new battery is way bigger than the OEM
battery so now i can’t close the little batter case thing …
Hi there! IS the procedure to replace the battery on a 2006.5+ (MKV) Jettas
the same? I read somewhere that you have to leave the ignition on otherwise
the airbag might come off?! Would be super if there was a MKV Jetta battery
change video. Thanks.
How important is the hold down bolt? When putting it back in it slipped and
fell down into the car somewhere. I doubt I’ll be able to retrieve it
easily. Does the battery really knock around that much while driving? None
of the other cars I’ve had used a similar bolt.
Hi Rich. In the Haynes manual they say something about having to put in the
code for the radio so that the anti-theft program is reset. Can you comment
on that?
THANK YOU TIMES A MILLION!! 😀 😀
Sorry, I know…the all caps things is terrible.
However, I am SOOOO appreciative!
Very cool & informative! ;)
Thanks this was very helpful. I happened to use jumper cables to keep the
old battery connected to the terminals while installing the new one.
Everything went smoothly for me doing this, but it looks like those who
want to be cautious should use the OBD memory saver as described.
Excellent pictures and explanation.
Two additional points. The plate which goes at the bottom front of the
battery to hold in down should have the two prongs pointed back toward the
rear of the car. These two prongs engage with spots of the VW battery
which make it very secure.
A PROBLEM: It is very difficult to get the plate screwed in place without
cross-threading the screw. It should be handled very delicately. My
problem is that someone else before me has always cross-threaded already,
thus making it a real struggle to get it right.
Bravo! I will be doing this in 12 degree weather tomorrow! Yay! Fml
I have a 2003 Jetta. My book says to have a temporary power source before
disconnecting the batter. Is this necessary, or can I just disconnect it
and continue?
Hey thank you so much for this video. It helped so much. 
Exactly what I needed. Thank you SO much!!
i lost the battery hold clamp while installing a new batter on my 2007
jetta wolfsburg edition … and the new battery is way bigger than the OEM
battery so now i can’t close the little batter case thing …
First thought, make sure you’ve tightened the posts down properly.
oohh thats why it took me so long :S
seriously your video is one of the reasons you tube is so successful. hele
pd me and my dad alot, thanks.
i cant believe i found this awesome video!! thak you!! hahaha i just
couldnt remove my battery before watching this video!! 😀
Close enough instructions to help with my 2010 Jetta battery. Removing the
bottom clip held by the 13mm bolt that does the trick. Thanks!
Awesome video. I’m glad I watched this before attempting the removal. Keep
em coming!
Well done! This was very helpful.
ok i did this and and put a new battery now my jetta wont stay running it
starts up fine …. please can someone help
All these steps JUST to remove the battery?!
damn covers
Fantasy, literally just saved me $50-100! Thanks so much. Plus I can
justify buying new tools!
The people’s car my ass.
Thank you Rich for everything that you do, I really learn alot from you and
appreciate it.Thanks again.
Very useful video. Thanks a lot for sharing.
On this Jetta after I replace the battery there were no problems.
Thank you so much!!!!! Luckily we have the same year, so you my friend
saved me 60 or so bucks on labor. lol
Hi there! IS the procedure to replace the battery on a 2006.5+ (MKV) Jettas
the same? I read somewhere that you have to leave the ignition on otherwise
the airbag might come off?! Would be super if there was a MKV Jetta battery
change video. Thanks.
How important is the hold down bolt? When putting it back in it slipped and
fell down into the car somewhere. I doubt I’ll be able to retrieve it
easily. Does the battery really knock around that much while driving? None
of the other cars I’ve had used a similar bolt.
Great video. The hardest part of this operation is getting those two stupid
covers back together correctly.
Thanks Richpin for all your video 🙂
This was very helpful, Thank u!
Hi Rich. In the Haynes manual they say something about having to put in the
code for the radio so that the anti-theft program is reset. Can you comment
on that?
Same steps worked on my 2007 City Golf. Thanks for uploading this great
How-to!
Thanks richpin, just what I needed!