2005 VW Touareg Full Battery Replacement

Here is a video on replacing the battery on my 2005 VW Touareg. I believe this is the same procedure for years 2004-2007. Using a battery maintainer is optional. However, if you don't know the pin code for your radio, it is highly suggested that you use the battery maintainer. If your battery went completely dead on you and your radio is asking for a pin code anyway and you don't know it, a battery maintainer won't help you. I made another video on how to get your pin code and putting it into your radio. In that video, I show you how to get out of safe mode. Safe mode basically locks the radio on you when you enter the wrong pin code more than two times. Here is a link to that video: • How To Find Your VW Ra... As always, If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment, or you can e-mail me at [e-mail]. You can also, visit me at sfmobilemechanics.
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[@Stonoseeum]

First off, thank you for the video. Second, for everyone's knowledge, you do not have to take all these bolts out or the seat from the frame. Just the very front 2 bolts in the floor board, then the rear bolt covers. The seat tilts all the way back. You can see at 15:00 where you take the frame out, that it is hinged at the rear.

[@endsupremacy2010]

You are absolutely correct. When I made this video, I had gotten the instructions online somewhere. It was real hard to find a how-to for this. That's why I made this video. Thanks for pointing that out to my viewers. And thank you for watching and sharing.

[@romanprophotographer]

Thank you very much!!!!! I just replaced my battery in 2004. By the way the two rear bolts that hold black frame do not need to be unbolted because the frames just raises up to the back after front two bolts taken out. Thanks a lot for detailed tutorial again!!!

[@willdanner5745]

This guy really knows his stuff!! I do mobile repair as well and I'm happy that he went through the details very carefully. Gracias Mr. Torres!!!

[@endsupremacy2010]

Will Danner Thanks for the kind words.

[@mrexpo04]

Super demo. Found the battery in a drained state one morn. Left the interior lites on. No problem, took out my trusty charger, popped the hood and boom.....Where's the battery.,,,,I settled for the visible terminals. Attached charger and twenty minutes later,,,,I lit off the the ole 3 litre turbo diesel. Prob. solved. Gave the battery location no thought until I was brousing KZbin and saw your demo. Well Gosh darn. There it is. I remember my Dad's ole 40 something sedan, Same location. LMAO

[@kovacp1]

Thank you VERY MUCH for this video. For the Cayenne, there is a screw holding down the power cables for the electric seat that you have to remove. Also, you need a TORX. Keep your metric sockets handy. I had this die on a Friday. and the dealer is closed all weekend for service, so I was in a major bind. It took a while, and folks, for a Cayenne S, make sure you have the TORX, but this video is AWESOME and saved my weekend!!! (And about $200 labor at least) BTW-My battery cost $200

[@pristyburg1]

Thank you very very much! I just changed out the battery on a 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Every step was exactly how you describe it. It took me an hour to do it. I could imagine how much Porsche would have charged me. Thank you again.

[@endsupremacy2010]

You're welcome. I get a lot of thanks for this video. Mainly because it saves people at least $125 by not taking it to VW. The thanks that I get is what keeps me making videos.

[@KrisDurgin]

Great video, I just replaced the battery on my 04 Touareg today and everything was exactly as you covered it. Thanks, this saved me a ton of hassle.

[@peko8071]

Nice vid, but anything past 12.00 minutes in this you can save: the rear seat mounts are hinged in front of their mounting. After removing the 2 front bolts, you can lift the front of the seat up to gain full access to the battery compartment. The back rest has to be all the way forward, seat front all the way up. Seat is in most forward position for this. Takes me about 15 minutes to do a battery exchange this way. And no sweat.....

[@endsupremacy2010]

Pe Ko This has already been brought to my attention, and I've addressed it to those people. You are correct. Thanks for your input and watching.

[@bernardguest430]

This was a great video!!! I changed out my battery this morning on my 04 VW Touareg and it was easy as pie, thanks to your video!!!! Only issue I had was having the right tools because the last bolt on the frame needed a 8mm hex to remove. Second trip to the store to get that.

[@endsupremacy2010]

Bernard Guest Glad I was of some help.

[@dandonner64]

Nice instruction. Say the battery totally dead... How do you get the seat to slide forward or back?

[@bobweiss9016]

THANKS for taking the time to shoot this vid. It is very helpful!! I did mine in less than 30 minutes!! Keep posting more info on DYI on the Touareg!! I have a 2008

[@perez1644]

GREAT VIDEO. You really did a great job shooting this video and made it easy to follow, GREAT DIY GUIDE!!!!

[@awatto75]

Thanks for the video!, every step was identical for my 2008 Cayenne GTS

[@1LemonPro]

Very good instruction, keep up the good work, GOD bless you.

[@АлександрЛутохин-б7г]

Thank you very much! Very usefull video instruction!

[@andysimmons21]

i own a garage this was a great help good vidio well done and thanks

[@endsupremacy2010]

You're very welcome. I'm glad to have helped you.

[@209Quizzy]

Did it,TY for this never changed mine before it was not all that hard with this video

[@Sulser007]

Hey Buddy! Great Job on the Video and by the way Great SUV!

[@mjayb83]

great video! erin go bragh-god bless America!

[@DavidLonelyman]

Nice video! So how do I know when my touareg needs a new battery? Also have you heard of the sound system messing up and if so how to fix that? Thank you

[@michaelmcallister735]

Thanks for the video. I've got a 2004 Touareg TDI and this helps a lot. You don't mention the setting for the battery maintainer. Do you set it at 2 Amp or 10 Amp? Thanks

[@emtffzartman666]

My 2005 Porsche Cayenne is the same exact way. Very similar vehicles. I hope to not have to change mine anytime soon.

[@emtffzartman666]

So, funny story... The dealer ended up having to change my battery. It was giving AWD errors on startup and apparently that is the an early sign of low battery voltage. So, I should be good for a few years.

[@endsupremacy2010]

I used an AutoCraft battery. Silver edition. I got it at Advance Auto Parts. They have great deals online for batteries. I also found a 30% coupon. So compared to all other places, I saved about $70-$80.

[@SamvAsch]

Thank you very mach! I have a touareg 2006 R5. Grts from Belgium.

[@dmachine01]

Hi, I have question. Does your headlights always stay on no matter what, while the car is running and parked? Reason asking is because this is the case with my car which is also a 2005 touareg. The VW service dept told me this is a set feature on this car.

[@decimadimencion]

Nice job sir.

[@skaterjdub]

Very nice video!! Thanks

[@endsupremacy2010]

No, there is a way through the steering wheel functions to turn off the day time running lights.

[@vvfalcon5137]

Очень полезное видео... Thank you very match!!!

[@etiennebar2272]

Thank you very much

[@cheriemt2002]

Question, Can you get that socket set at any auto store? Cause I'm looking at my local stores online and I can't find them...

[@bony7440]

Question !!! How to change, to flush the coolant on volksawgen touareg.

[@skaterjdub]

What kinda of battery did you use?

[@endsupremacy2010]

Just put a battery tender on it where I showed the 2 terminal posts for the negative and positive.

[@endsupremacy2010]

There is so many ways to test your battery that I can't get into it all. I knew when my battery needed a jump start and the next day it was dead. Also, check out my other video on finding your radio PIN.

[@moonuaead728]

Thanks

[@oneVikkelsoe]

Thanks, a lot. From Denmark

[@Bol3ethem]

Lmao at the coins part @ 21:36 Great vid man

[@HighStrungLoner]

Thank you, thank you thank you!!

[@slj400]

you wouldnt happen to have a video about putting new wiper arms on, do you? someone vandalized my touareg and i had to buy new arms and blades

[@endsupremacy2010]

slj400 Sorry about your Touareg. Unfortunately, I don't have a video on that.

[@endsupremacy2010]

Put a battery tender on the terminals.

[@C_R_O_M________]

in that case, thanks a lot from me and my V10...

[@MrBaracuda1982]

It would seem that on porsche cayenne you only need to remove the first two bolts that are under those plastic covers in the front, not the full frame under the seat and everything else. Are you sure it's not the same on your VW ? Check this link out, it has all the pictures www.6speedonline.com/forums/cayenne-955-957/293464-cayenne-turbo-battery-replacement-guide-diy.html

[@endsupremacy2010]

Jamal A I believe you're correct. After I made this video, I received quite a few comments about that. I did take a look, without actually taking it apart, and it did look like it wasn't necessary to take out the whole thing.

[@the2120company]

at this location battery is always dry :)

[@endsupremacy2010]

No, they aren't a common tool. I ordered mine on amazon.

[@jirv25]

god damn batter, mine sounds like soon ...shit

[@MicrosoftCPU3]

talk about a pain in the ...

[@DJjanek13]

Super Englisch