How to remove battery from VW Sharan / Seat Alhambra 2.0tdi (7N)

Clear and detailed video how to replace battery in Volkswagen Sharan 7N (Second Generation), 2.0 tdi engine.
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[@Einzeller2010]

I didn't have any idea about how to remove the battery in our Seat Alhambra. However, I wanted to do it on my own. The first time in my life 😉 This awesome video gave me all the details needed. Finally, it just took me one hour to finish. Thank you very much for that great video!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@dirkwelge-luessen8389]

Thank you for this great & detailed video. Although I have a 2017 model, all steps are basically the same. Without your video I would have no glue how to remove the air filter box....

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😎👍 Who would've thought, such simple task as removing the battery 😉

[@RolandScheidel]

Holy crap, the battery of my old Sharan died over night (no prior symptoms, suddenly only 4.8 v). This video saved my butt! Thanks for sharing the important lessons online good sir!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome, glad if it helps 😎👍

[@SebastianFerenczy]

Thank you so much! I will use this guide to change the battery on my Seat Alhambra. If you want more views on this video ad "Seat Alhambra" to the title. There may be some people who do not know that they are virtually the same car.

[@wawayltd]

Glad if it helps. Just updated the title, thanks 👍

[@jazzmonki]

Thanks for this. Would have never guessed about those push mounts for the filter.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😊 They don't always make it obvious 😉

[@Wadlow212]

Thanks for the video. I watched it before changing my battery and I had no issues. Everything was as you described, very helpful.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@kristoff7049]

Very useful video. Removing the “black magic” of modern engine maintenance

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😎

[@GeraldHo1]

Excellent video, I changed my battery yesterday and wouldn't have been able to do it without this! Thanks!!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Gerald, glad that it helps :)

[@redmaister9909]

Does it lock your radio and display when you take the battery out?

[@wawayltd]

In my car it doesn't.

[@Consti77]

Thank you so much for your video. Just changed the battery of my wifes car.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome

[@carlopabst7148]

Perfect!!! Changed the battery of my Sharan 7n in no time. Thank you

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍 Ideally you should also "tell" the car that the battery is new (reset the battery). Some scanners can do it.

[@cityandsuburb]

Thank you my brother, shaved a couple of hours off the project...!!! Diamond geezer.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :)

[@jonharaldhenriksen1928]

Thanks for the video! Helped me replace the battery on my Touran 2006, 1.9 TDI. Was exactly the same!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Jon, glad if it helps :)

[@MrWillsim]

Superb tutorial video. Gave me confidence to remove air intake and battery to change glow plug control module. Thanks very much!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍 I don't even know where glow plug control module is... 😁

[@sergejmasljukow2770]

Thank you very much for this great and detailed video!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@adampc]

Dzięki za film, zmieniłem w maju 2022 roku seata alhambrę 1 na alhambrę 7n i dziwiło mnie umieszczenie akumulatora, oraz sposób jego wymiany. Jedno małe ale. Zapomniałeś do akumulatora przy biegunie + (dodatnim) podpiąć mały czerwony przewód.👍

[@wawayltd]

Paldies 👍 Es gandrīz neko nesapratu, bet lai tev veicas, brāļi 😉

[@osiris-guitar]

Perfect walkthrough, the change went like a breeze!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@oscarnorberg4706]

Thanks a lot for the detailed instructions! I can confirm that it is the same procedure to replace the battery on a VW Passat 2012!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Oscar :)

[@90umit]

Oscar do you need to code the new battery after changing? my friend said so to me. i have passat 2012 2.0 tdi with start stop

[@jordantellalov4570]

Thanks for your videos pal, I always enjoy them - very useful and clear - your sense of humor as well :)

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Jordan 😊👍

[@angeln_am_bach5198]

Thanks for the Video Mate! You safes me a lot of money and time. Greetings from Bavaria, you’re reaching and helping world wide 😉👍🏻

[@wawayltd]

Thank you Jannik! 😷👍

[@johnjamesrogers]

Thanks for the video, was very useful and worked perfectly for a VW Touran!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@kollemanen]

awesome, this is what makes youtube great. thanks

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 🎅👍

[@GY1025960]

Tools: T25/5mm hex/10mm socket - thanks for the video!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@AJ-fd6io]

What about bolt 13mm ?😊

[@muggen1976]

Thank you very much for the video. Could not have removed the battery on our Sharan without it.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@herrfriskytten7994]

Thank you very much, this video inspired me to do it myself without a programming tool. 2013 Sharan 2.0 TDI, no errors or issues with the computer. Battery management seems to work just fine. One thing though, my car has some kind of additional air hose from the back of the air box (compared to your 2011).

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍 I'm not sure how important is battery reset, so can't say much about it. If it works fine - very good. Additional pipe? There's 2 in 2013 Sharan? Whatever that is, must be a reason anyway. Thanks for watching my videos 😊

[@herrfriskytten7994]

Yes, at 3:51 - 3:52 when you lift up the air box you can see what I guess is the position for the second connection. On your box it is just a round shape in the plastic, no hole. Mine connects to a short soft pipe/hose that will disconnect from either side when you lift up the air box. It was quite fiddly to get it back on. Now I have to find out what it is for :)

[@mrtickles2129]

As always, fantastic! Thanks very much.

[@wawayltd]

Thank you, Robert :)

[@gogo22976]

Thanks for the extremely helpful video!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@Botsman1000]

You saved my day! Thank you a lot for this video!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍 Glad if it helps.

[@rouanetdi1566]

We miss u and your videos!

[@wawayltd]

I'll be back :)

[@fish13111987]

thank you for great video 👌 i changed the battery in seat alhambra 2012 and in audi a4 2009. 1 hour work with coding. i did a coding with OBD11 and everything works perfectly 😁

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Martin 👍

[@frankmurphy9356]

Am thinking this will be v v similar for a 2013 Alhambra, any idea if coding will be an issue if I follow your instructions? Have seen coding mentioned elsewhere when it comes to changing batteries and I'm not at all sure what the implications are if some coding is required. Thanks for any help at all.

[@wawayltd]

Yes, technically you need to reset battery in ECU. It counts amount of start/stops, so when the count gets high, it assumes that battery is not as good and deactivates some features - like start-stop. I don't know what else. I think it's fine to even drive like that, but to be tip-top it's best to set "new battery" via software.

[@cocls]

Thank you so much, you just saved me a fortune!

[@wawayltd]

Anytime 👍

[@chrislizzielynas2360]

An excelllent video - thank you for your time and effort.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks ⚘️

[@stefanhaan5314]

Good Video! It saved me 150 Euro

[@wawayltd]

Glad I could help

[@jurgenfleischer8110]

Thank you for this video, great help! Saved a lot of time (and money)!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@matthiasheinz6218]

Super Anleitung. Vielen herzlichen Dank! Thank You

[@wawayltd]

Bitte sehr 👍

[@rhelskog]

Thanks for the video. Just what I needed👍🏻

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@michis7054]

Great Video. I followed your perfect instructions and it worked fine. Thanks :-)

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :) But don't forget - if you are fitting new battery, ECU needs to "know" it. Something to do with that start-stop system. It needs to be re-set.

[@pauldavies7720]

Very helpful guide which helped me today!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@ramon4905]

Very good your videos, it would be desirable some on engine mechanics, for example to failures of the sensor of position of the accelerator G69, not plausible signal, or failures of the caudalimeter

[@stephenthickett2449]

Great video, Thanks. Sorted my 2013 SEAT Alhambra out.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍 Ideally you also should re-set the battery in ECU, so it knows there's a new battery. Some scanners can do that. Not sure how important it is, but did that to mine when replaced my battery few days ago.

[@ibf.church]

Thanks! I was getting ready to swap out my 7 year-old battery and had no clue where to start. Of course the manual only tells you to have a VW dealer replace the battery. One thing I noticed however is that your 2nd gen Sharan seems to have a battery hard case while mine only has a complete wraparound soft battery warmer.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍 Yeah, they want us to do everything at dealers. When I bought my car, asked about AdBlue, they said that I should book it in for top-ups.

[@mensoberry4641]

Danke für deine Hilfe.

[@wawayltd]

Bitte sehr 😏👍

[@karolnycz8563]

Thx. You save my time 😎

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@conradcreffield666]

Thank you very much for a helpful video

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome :) There will be more about this car... Clutch video will come out in few days.

[@adamgrepl1615]

Thank you very much for a helpful video.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@familywhitton3762]

Great Video - one other thing. When started the car afterwards lots of yellow warning lights (e.g. steering, auto stop, tyres etc). Short slow drive (about 100m) and all reset themselves (so nothing to worry about)

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍 That's what normally happens to a car after battery disconnection..

[@huahuiliang6286]

Very helpful. Thank you very much.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@richardrobinson7645]

so helpful and thorough mate. Keep up the good work! thanks

[@mathewsalisbury159]

Awesome work, thanks

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@markusott461]

Super Video👍👍👍👍 Thank you very much✌🏻

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😎👍

[@gigake]

Thank you very very much!!! You saved me a lot of time! ;-)

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@katriendhaeyere3772]

Many thanks aus Austria - Tirol.

[@wawayltd]

Bitte sehr

[@robertvogl3066]

Thank you so much!! Saved me a lot of money!

[@wawayltd]

No worries.. However, if car has start-stop system - it would need re-setting. Basically car needs to know that there's new battery. Some scanners can do it.

[@robertvogl3066]

@@wawayltd Thanks for pointing out. Didn't know about resetting - yes my car does have s/s. Cheers, Robert!

[@Time078]

Thank you !!!

[@chrislizzielynas2360]

Thanks

[@emmanuelthambithurai500]

Thank you very much my Friend🤗👍

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 😷👍

[@MyCULLI]

Have you done glow plugs.. couldn't find any video.. many thanks top video.. top job....

[@wawayltd]

Sorry, I have no experience with the glowplugs.

[@esakarjalainen5977]

Thank you!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@sebastiansetzger8394]

Thanks that’s help a lot!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😊👍

[@liamrafferty929]

thanks for this. it helped me look like I knew what I was doing in front of my son 😂

[@wawayltd]

😁👍

[@willymeth2636]

Perfect - Thank you very much!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍 Don't forget that with the new battery, ECU needs to be reset..

[@willymeth2636]

@@wawayltd How can I reset the ECU. After the battery change the car works fine (until now ;) ). The video was really a great help!

[@wawayltd]

@@willymeth2636 Your cars computer counts every "start/stop", when it reaches certain number then it thinks that battery is not good and disables some functions to save battery (like start/stop). Your car still should work fine, but it's good to tell ECU that there's new battery. It can be done with some scanners that have this option.

[@marcschweigert5745]

Thanks for the introduction. Works ;-)

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@richardcano3134]

Gracias estaba buscando el negativo y positivo aunque nose ingles entendi

[@OsmanGaziPasha]

Fantastic

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊👍

[@goldschmidtantal]

Thanks for your video. Very detailed and nicely executed. If I put in a new battery, do I need to do some coding?

[@wawayltd]

Thanks, yes technically you need to reset battery in ECU. It counts amount of start/stops, so when the count gets high, it assumes that battery is not as good and deactivates some features - like start-stop. I don't know what else. I think it's fine to even drive like that, but to be tip-top it's best to set "new battery" via software.

[@sedaterdikli2034]

Hi its cool Video! Can you make a Video about sunroof and Panorama of VW Sharan 7 N?

[@wawayltd]

Sorry Sedat - my Sharan doesn't have a sunroof.

[@UpsideDownFork]

Looks like you have some great videos. Do you know how to remove the door locks/handles on a 7N?

[@wawayltd]

Not yet. Will do in the future :)

[@bertamaria-bender2889]

Saved 27 euros. Ty mate. Do i need a ecm reset? Молодец спасибо, на Seat alhambra также

[@wawayltd]

Спасибо, так как у этих машин есть "старт-стоп", то при замене батареи надо "сказать" об этом ECU (reset).

[@Domythingnow]

WheelsAndMotors Hello and hope your doing well during this difficult time? With regards to changing the battery I am unsure if the new AGM battery need to programmed into my VW Sharan 2012 ? You have not mentioned if this is necessary!

[@AJ-fd6io]

Is it possible to change battery just using 13 mm bolt long screwer?

[@frankmurphy9356]

This video ♥️♥️♥️♥️ !! One question, on my Alhambra 2013 SE Lux there's a pipe from the bottom of the filter that doesn't seem to go anywhere, it has a filter that has a dark blue colour to it on the end. Any ideas on what this might be or more importantly where it should've gone, couldn't see anywhere for it at all. Many thanks!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Frank, that pipe is a water drain, it shouldn't lead anywhere - just be pointing down. If you drive in a rain, that's where intake trapped water escapes.

[@frankmurphy9356]

@@wawayltd had made sure it points away from all the cables around there, there are loads of them, will see if I can get it to point straight down. Thanks again man, your help is much appreciated.

[@mike136666]

You don't have to unscrew the air filter so much. The battery can be easily removed by lifting it and it comes out !!!

[@wawayltd]

That is if you have strong hands 😉 If some little lady will try to do it - it would be easier with unscrewing.

[@maciejkudanowski7862]

Hi I was surprised to see that you have an AGM battery in your Sharan 7N. I have an original factory fitted EFB in my early 2015 2.0CR. I am looking to replace it with an AGM but wondered if the battery management needs to be coded for the change from EFB to AGM?

[@wawayltd]

Any new battery should be coded into car with start-stop technology. But the only thing you lose, if you don't (as far as I know) - start-stop stops working, as it doesn't know how many cycles and what type of battery. For me it's not a problem, as I don't like using start-stop anyway.

[@martinclayton8036]

Thanks mate, this was a big help on my Seat Alhambra too. Quick question. What is the pipe on the bottom of the air box? You can see it at 3:00. It looks like it should connect to something but I assume it is maybe drainage pipe??

[@wawayltd]

Thanks. You assumption is absolutely right - it's water drain pipe. When you're driving and it's pissing down with rain - that's where trapped water comes out.👍

[@wawayltd]

...yeah, and it's not connected to anything.

[@aburayhanaabdul5881]

Any videos on how to replace MAP sensor on the same car thanks

[@wawayltd]

Maybe at some point in the future...

[@zaksmind]

Thank you very much. I was able to replace my car battery with your advice, much appreciated! There must be a special place in hell for those people who design car battery allotments in the most awkward corners :P

[@wawayltd]

This one is not too bad comparing to some other cars. By the way if you have new battery, probably ECU needs to know about it. Some scanners can reset it..

[@HaiderZainy]

I have a question: my car has a stop start battery, is it possible to use ordinary battery, or it must be stop start battery??

[@wawayltd]

Maybe it's possible - I didn't try it. I know the one for start-stop is way more expensive, but it's also much stronger. Another thing you need to remember - when you replace battery for this car, you also need to reset ECU - basically tell the car that there's a new battery, because it counts amount of start-stops to know how much battery is deteriorated.. I know it's a pain in the bottom, have a look in Internet - there's lots of talks about it.

[@radinsyah1574]

Can you do a video on how to clean the throttle body?

[@wawayltd]

Throttle body on this car looks quite easy to remove. Electric connector, clamp and few bolts. Don't quite have time to make new video. Here's my another video, should be similar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKi0YqRjesh6a5o

[@shamskl3245]

Well done . Do I need radio pin code or I don’t?

[@wawayltd]

My radio didn't ask for any codes after battery disconnection.

[@C.JG.]

You forgot to mention that if a new battery is installed, it should be programmed with a OBD system.If it is same capacity changing only the serial number will be enough

[@wawayltd]

Yes, you're right. I only found out recently, when had to replace my battery. It's some funny non-liquid battery and places that sell batteries say normally say that ECU needs to know about new battery. Apparently, it counts amounts of start-stops.

[@yankonenov9917]

When you connect the new battery, does it start straight away or uou have to input data from the battery into the computer? Thanks

[@wawayltd]

The engine should start with no problem, however ECU needs to be reset, it needs to know there's new battery, because it counts amount of start-stops.

[@Domythingnow]

WheelsAndMotors So it counts the amount of stop starts ? This does affect the car if thus is accurate or not? I mean if it is not reset will this make a difference?

[@beatatomek4938]

Is nessesery new coding while you only take off + and - (Battery is still the same) ?

[@wawayltd]

I don't think so.

[@MC-mv3wv]

in the air box this hose is what you said it just hangs in the 09.00min time of vedio. my question for what is this hose, and sure was not connected. Thanks in advance

[@wawayltd]

Yes, it doesn't need to be connected, I think it's just a pipe to drain any trapped water.

[@MC-mv3wv]

@@wawayltd that's why i follow this gentleman .. i learned something again .. you helped me a lot thank you

[@user-pi2pq5er5y]

Супер,но было бы лучше на русском. Нет информации по Шарану нигде.спасибо

[@wawayltd]

Да ладно, английский язык не сложный 😉

[@goodspeed1618]

may i know the Ah and CCA of the battery? thanks!

[@wawayltd]

Mine is 70Ah, don't remember CCA, sorry

[@m.stangl3924]

👌👍👌

[@jamalarky4258]

Ok

[@habibisakhi2450]

How to reprograming please to start to stop working please? Thanks

[@wawayltd]

There are scanners that can do that

[@monirmualla]

Does this model has steering fluid ??

[@wawayltd]

No. It's electric power steering.

[@monirmualla]

@@wawayltd thnx... was trying to do a preventive maintenance and flush the fluid but was not able to locate the reservoir !

[@Mickytdi]

Was the battery faulty, no crank?

[@wawayltd]

Not really, just random video. By the way, new battery preferably must be re-set in ECU.

[@nzbaaa]

What battery spec does this car require?

[@wawayltd]

I'm not sure. I would recommend to ask a supplier.

[@R6WoolichCompatech]

Sorry but this is an AGM model so you should have Stop and Start. Do as this and you'll lose all codes (radio...) You must put a second batterie in parallele during disconect the old one AND do the adaptation in ECU with VCDS for exemple.

[@wawayltd]

I have done this a few times, and I don't lose the radio. Yes, you are right - to do it properly, if it's a new battery, it needs to be coded to ECU.

[@housamalali6176]

Hi I trust ur advises while I clean my car with vacuum through the cigaret socket after I finish the car not start because the engine it was not working in this case what should i do please? I thought the battery is empty Please help me as soon as possible

[@wawayltd]

Does it start with a jump start?

[@housamalali6176]

@@wawayltd I don’t try yet

[@wawayltd]

If battery is over 5 years old, it may be not good enough. How exactly engine doesn't start? Is it turning? Or just making clicking sound?

[@housamalali6176]

@@wawayltd the battery emptied because i used the vacuum without car engine is working that why it’s emptied

[@housamalali6176]

@@wawayltd just click sound

[@musicfreakmario]

hi, thank you very much for the great explanation. I have a 2012 Seat Alhambra with start/stop function, reversing camera, navigation system, Bluetooth, electrically adjustable seats. Do I have to teach the new battery with a control unit so that everything then works with the new battery? many thanks for your response

[@wawayltd]

Hello! Yes, your cars computer counts every time you start-stop the car, and then assuming that the battery is not being as good, it disables some options (like start-stop). When you put new battery, you should set it via scanner/diagnostics software.

[@musicfreakmario]

Thank you very much for the quick answer

[@fish13111987]

needs to be coded or not?

[@wawayltd]

Yes, you should reset battery in ECU. This video shows just physical part of the job. If your battery is dead and you need to get going, just replacing is good enough. But for perfection reset is necessary.

[@fish13111987]

@@wawayltd thank you vrry much 😁 do you know how to reset ECU? i have OBD11 pro... or i need vcdc?

[@wawayltd]

Do you mean that phone app Torque Pro? I'm not sure that it can do it. Some other scanners can, VCDS definitely.

[@fish13111987]

@@wawayltd it is a phone app but can be used for coding 👍 but i dont know how to... i read forums but i cant figur it out 🤣 its easier wit vcdc... so i wait for it and then i make it with vcdc 👌 thank you very much for everything 😁

[@fh3815]

My battery 79ah.....can i fit 70ah ?

[@wawayltd]

You can fit 70ah, it is better to keep same capacity though, because lower capacity may not last as long.. However, if I'm not mistaken my Sharan has 70ah.

[@driver8221]

Come riparte tranquillamente. Senza fare nessuna diagnosi

[@chechen-tube2341]

без снятии фильтра можно поменять батарейку.

[@wawayltd]

Можно. Если осторожно :) Если руки сильные и не хочется заморачиваться. По инструкции рекомендуется убрать фильтр. Если какой-нибудь дамочке надо снять батарею, то таким способом, наверно, будет проще...

[@chechen-tube2341]

WheelsAndMotors Да ты прав, батарея тяжёлая:) но я поднимаю 140 килограмм и мне не помеха:)

[@wawayltd]

+General ✈ BZA Ну тогда тебе и домкрат не нужен ;)

[@chechen-tube2341]

WheelsAndMotors )))

[@znawcatematu3283]

You forgot about tiny red wire

[@wawayltd]

If you mean the one on 5:58 - It's for taxi meter, and it wasn't used anymore.

[@fh3815]

Or 80ah battery

[@wawayltd]

If you have a choice between 70 or 80, then 80 won't harm, it's better. The more the merrier 😏

[@fh3815]

Thanks mate..

[@fh3815]

You r so helpful.

[@mariuszzielinski3932]

uuuuu, we can do it without remove air system, its 3 minutes i means

[@wawayltd]

Yes. Of course we can, and I said that in the video. I just tried to show all possible options, for example, if not very strong lady tries to do it on her own..

[@mariuszzielinski3932]

i see ,ok, idont listen you hard, i just watching

[@mariuszzielinski3932]

but Yours films is very hellpfull, i just have the same auto and i have same problems witch him, for example idont have a fuse box diagram

[@mariuszzielinski3932]

im from Poland

[@Charleybones]

Outrageously bad design engineering by the Germans. A battery should take a few minutes and a few easily accessible bolts to remove in order to swap out a battery. This idiotic design requires someone to remove 2 intake manifolds, just to access the bolts that hold in the battery. Then shoehorn it in and out to remove and replace it. Great video to highlight what would normally be a simple 5 minute job on most other family cars... Cheers from Munich...

[@wawayltd]

Oh yeah, these Germans 😁🇩🇪