How Do You Replace Battery Cables In A VW Jetta?
Some VW Jetta owners only think about the battery cables and terminals once the car won’t start at all. The battery and terminals should become a major concern when the vehicle exhibits problems starting. Check if the cables and terminals are loose or corroded. If the terminals appear badly deteriorated by corrosion or if the jaws are touching, replace the cables. Locate the top-post battery on the driver’s side of the VW Jetta behind the headlight under a black cover. Lift the cover off the battery with a flathead screwdriver. Loosen the bolt on the black negative battery cable first with a box wrench or cable clamp pliers. Wriggle the cable end off the post. Repeat the process on the red positive cable. Always take off both cables, even if you’re only replacing one of them. Follow the negative cable to where it’s grounded on the front of the frame of the VW Jetta beside the headlight assembly. Remove the end of the cable with a wrench. Track the positive cable to its connection on th
