Audi Q5, SQ5 (2009 - present) - New Battery Install

Learn how to install a new 12V battery in an Audi Q5 or SQ5. We’ll show you how to replace/change/remove with simple tips and tricks to help get you started!
Tool List: 10mm triple square bit, 10mm wrench
Click this link to determine which battery your vehicle needs: www.autobatteries.com/homepage
The 12 volt battery in this 2018 Audi Q5 is located in the trunk behind the rear passenger seats. Although this video may provide you with the basic procedures, we recommend that you check with the vehicle manufacture's step by step procedures found in service/repair manuals for the vehicle you are working on.
Even if your vehicle did not come with an AGM battery, you can upgrade to an AGM battery for up to 2x the life. AGM can be found at most retail outlets. You can learn more about AGM here: www.autobatteries.com/battery...
The use of a memory saving procedure will keep the memory alive on the vehicle's computer during the battery replacement procedure. Referring to our Memory Saving video will provide you with various memory saving procedures that can be used according to vehicle manufacturer's requirements. • Vehicle Memory Saving ...
This vehicle requires the 12 volt battery to be registered with the vehicle's Battery Control Module or Computer after replacement. The end of the video will show to how to complete this using an Autel unit. Numerous scan tools and battery testers can complete this task... some as low as $100 on Amazon. For generic videos on Battery registration and coding, see our other videos at • Battery Registration w... & • Battery Registration &...
Always wear safety glasses and gloves when working with or near batteries.

[@alz397]

This is one of the best battery step by step videos I have dealt with. Successful on my first attempts. Of course it’s kinda a pain in the rear but hey that’s why it’s in the back 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion!

[@jocceerhemme7859]

😮😅😅

[@nige]

Wow! That was an incredible tutorial! I did it! Thanks so much!

[@TheBatteryShop]

We're so glad you found this helpful!

[@jermlou1330]

What is the part called you lifted off positive side off the battery I need to replace that need know the name

[@flydutch1]

On my 2023 Q5, the trunk floor panel is a hinged two section panel that only exposes the rear speaker and spare tire. There is a third panel that apparently covers the battery, but I can not see how to remove it to expose the battery.

[@phungcanhngo]

Very good video.Thanks

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@ChuckD59]

Thank you, excellent instructional. Any thoughts as to the lifespan of a battery in a cold climate (Upstate NY)? I have a 2015 still with the original battery. It seems strong but I'd rather not be stranded.

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! Heat is the reason Batteries fail sooner than expected. Batteries in the South are generally replaced more often than batteries Northern climates. Cold weather places more demand on the battery for starting purposes but a properly maintained battery and charging system usually results in the battery lasting as long as expected.

[@fetchingcat4914]

Great video!! Thanks

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - You’re welcome and thanks for watching!

[@HumbleBearcat]

What a complicated procedure! Can you remove the battery hold-down-strap bolt by using channel lock pliers?

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! We don't know because we have never tried that. Let us know if you do and how it worked out.

[@ryanshannon6963]

Probably easier with Vise-Grips/Locking pliers, as long as they have a slightly curved gripping area you probably could. Those bolts shouldn't be torqued too hard since there's no dynamic load it has to support.

[@phiksit]

Yes, these vehicles are overly complicated. If you want to own an Audi / VW you should definitely buy a set of triple square sockets. Also be prepared for lots of expensive repairs, especially if you can't even buy the tools for simple repairs.

[@zpmarian]

I have 2 questions, 1. You put memory saver, what is a reason for it? 2. If you put trickle charger to keep up charge the battery where it will be connected?

[@phiksit]

1. because if you don't the alarm will go off, car will be pissed. 2. jump start terminals.

[@CompletelyLawless]

What about the programming? Don’t you need to update voltages vis OBDII somehow? Dealer said that needed to be done or could burn out alternator?

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! Check out our videos on battery registration (programming). The links to them are in this video's description.

[@KeliK1]

Excellent!

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! We're glad you like it.

[@johnspitzig6494]

Very nice. Great!!!

[@TheBatteryShop]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@raylindsay5585]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I believe that the car is required to be coded to the new battery. This is needed so that the alternator charging is aligned with a newer battery in order to prevent damage or shorten the life. Does this need to be done by a dealer?

[@rubysuarez7898]

@@TheBatteryShop q

[@troyd-motorsport9933]

Surely not. If you replace the battery with a compatible capacity battery, you will have no issues.

[@AFatherToTheFatherless]

He's right the new battery has to be programmed to the vehicle

[@michaelle2225]

Is there some kind of reset after the battery change? Was told if I took it out I’d have to program something.???

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! Some late model vehicles do require battery registration with the vehicle’s battery management system. We suggest that you check the vehicle owner’s manual or a service/repair manual to see if your vehicle has this requirement and how to do it.

[@user-bx4dx7yo9x]

Such a Nice video. And lovely to see an old clean battery installed nicely in a German car versus a real dirty battery from a Japanese engine compartment 😂😂😂😂

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion!

[@ngllighting7445]

DIRTY BATTERY IN AMERICAN CAR TOO

[@FishinBob]

Good video with the exception of where did you put the memory hold cables and when did you remove them?

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi- Thanks for watching! They were connected to another 12 volt battery. Check out our video on Memory Saving. The link is in this video’s description.

[@troberts8298]

@@TheBatteryShop The video you reference does nothing to answer this question - telling us just to contact the manufacturer doesn't help

[@agc812]

There are positive and negative terminals under the hood for jumping. That’s where this video shows to connect the memory saver. They’re on the passenger side, near the firewall.

[@raymondduncan1807]

This video was very helpful for beginner. You can do it too.

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@michellepernula872]

Mentioned it's recommended to hook up to computer memory, what if you don't do that? I heard an Audi mechanic state the car computer will figure out the new battery and doesn't have to be an Audi battery...is that true?

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! We suggest that you check the vehicle owner’s manual or a service/repair manual for the vehicle to be sure as many early models need registration.

[@HumbleBearcat]

Wow, grandpa got a strong back!

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi- Thanks for watching!

[@peteryang4422]

Thanks much.

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - You’re welcome and thanks for watching!

[@barcaarticle7592]

Hello sir, So if I want to jump start the car should I connect to the trunk or to the bonet?

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! There are "jump posts" under the bonet (hood) to use that you may find more convenient.

[@barcaarticle7592]

@@TheBatteryShop thank you 🙏

[@TheBatteryShop]

You're welcome!

[@ryanshannon6963]

@@TheBatteryShop This is where you connect your host battery, correct? What size battery is recommended for a memory saving procedure? Thanks!

[@cup_o_TMarie]

This was great thanks👏 And for those who think it’s a pain in the rear😉, it’s also the best place for the battery. But yes it’s true German engineered vehicles are never simple😅but there’s nothing quite like them! This is my fifth German from my first VW Super Beetle (wish I still had her!😢) through BMW & now my 2nd TDI. Such a shame VAG had to mess up with diesels, but at least that pushed them fast into the electric foray, especially out of necessity in the USA.

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - You're welcome and thanks for watching and sharing your opinions!

[@phiksit]

Till they start falling apart 4-5 years after you buy them. The needless complexity, horrible reliability and expensive maintenance is ridiculous. But your right, there's nothing quite like them 🙃

[@ramonperez5527]

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MEMORY SAVER CONNECTION ,WHEN DO I TAKE IT OFF?

[@TheBatteryShop]

You can take it off after the new battery is fully reinstalled!

[@RJ-lk5pj]

Forgot to mention where the other terminals are located when connecting power for keeping memory.

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching. The cables were connected to a host battery. Check out the video in this video's description on memory saving procedures. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rISzZIaemMZ5nbM

[@troberts8298]

@@TheBatteryShop The second video does nothing to answer this question - telling us just to contact the manufacturer doesn't help

[@thm.2225]

You can connect on front- engine side. There is a small plastic ( red color) remove it then contact ( + ) wire after that you can connect the ( - ) wire on the car's body any where .

[@user-nx5mc9ti1q]

Which battery is going on audi q5 2.0 tfsi quattro 211hp...2010 year

[@TheBatteryShop]

Thanks for the message. You can find your battery by visiting www.autobatteries.com/homepage.

[@kaboebikabeb7331]

Do the Audi Q5, 2015 has a Battery management system? do you need to reprogram it when changing the battery?

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! We don't always have that information here in the studio. We recommend that you check the vehicle owner's manual or a service/repair manual to be sure.

[@peteryang4422]

My AAA guy said the same thing on reset battery program for Audi Q5. He can not change my battery. What a pain. I owned few cars since 1977 and this is a first pain to replace just a simple battery.

[@WeaponX64HD]

I have a 2014 Q5 TDI and after watching this video discovered my trunk looks nothing like this. The battery is all the way at the rear of the car behind the spare tire.

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching and sharing your information!

[@user-ct5qe4ij2v]

What is the type of battery?

[@TheBatteryShop]

Thank you for watching. This is a lead acid but depending on the engine size it may be AGM or a flooded battery.

[@roymeynell1076]

No you have to have 12 bolt back up supply before you remove old battery other wise the alarm and memory information will be lost .

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! We used a 12 volt battery connected to the "jump posts" (1:49) for this replacement. Check out our video on memory saving. The link is in this video's description.

[@NickBusscher]

What about the battery coding that needs to be changed in the car's system? Is that not a necessity?

[@NickBusscher]

@@TheBatteryShop thanks!

[@ManuelBastida]

What battery do you recommend for this vehicle? I do not want to mount the original is very expensive. Bosch, Tudor?

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching! Whatever brand you choose, we recommend the battery meets or exceeds the O.E. specifications for your vehicle.

[@phiksit]

Whatever ever is cheapest ...because these vehicles don't last.

[@johnciulla2581]

All this is just for a battery replacement??? Hopefully, there are jump terminals. This is why i love older vehicles.

[@TheBatteryShop]

Thank you for watching!

[@jockey12022011]

I didn't know the Colonel also does batteries.

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching!

[@cbarkwell1000]

God Almighty !!

[@phiksit]

Good god... HELP ME! It's an Audi! 💩🤣

[@abdullahalshraideh3759]

I was about to buy a 2016 Q5 for my wife, but this video saved my life 😂😂 thank you sir...I will stick to Japanese cars

[@peteryang4422]

You are a smart man. I feel the same way. I bought Audi Q5. I still do not know why I did it.

[@phiksit]

Just dealt with this on a 2020 Q5. Yes, these vehicles are for people who fall for the flashy car, then find out later their reliability ABSOLUTELY sucks. Even with the right tools I couldn't get the positive battery terminal to come off all the way. I was afraid that if I forced it I would break something. Overly complicated pieces of garbage that start to fall apart after four year, if your lucky, and expensive as hell to fix.

[@DanielK-gm9yi]

I’ve owned our Audi Q5 for 10 years now, other than doing services have never had to touch anything to it. One of the best cars I’ve ever owned.

[@Eric_In_SF]

It’s a pretty stupid reason. Not to choose a car. Especially when you’re talking about a high quality German craftsmanship compared to flimsy Japanese cookie cutters. You’re not cut out for a luxury car clearly. Especially because when you purchase a luxury car, the shop does all the work for you because you’ve got the money to let other people do your bidding. People that can afford an Audi don’t fix their own cars.

[@Entrepreneurusa]

We have our audi for 6 years now 176,000 on the dash no problem , battery replacement is easy . Also I own a 2011 Mercedes E350 , garage kept looks like new 49,000 miles run like brand new I own it 11 years now , in the past I had Nissans and Hondas the worst cars ever especially that accord it’s a junk

[@MrOnemanop]

The usual Audi nightmare of complexity and plastic. Nice video, but I found myself wincing when the demonstrator had to lift that heavy battery out and put it back in again. At least he deserves an assistant for that?

[@jayjarrett732]

What was Audi thinking? No one has a 10mm socket! :)

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion!

[@phiksit]

A 10mm triple square, you mean? even worse.

[@INANews]

What a torture

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion!

[@stopmakingmeputmyname5525]

I hope to heaven I never need a jump. Yeesh.

[@stopmakingmeputmyname5525]

@@TheBatteryShop Leave it to the Germans.... Thank you!!!

[@boxerhero9096]

@@TheBatteryShop where can i get the vehicle manual? Im q5 owner

[@zoe7657]

Connectors under the hood for that.

[@sumdood244]

Not hard to jump the car, there are terminals under the hood. Look at the manual. My old BMW X3 could be jumped from the trunk or the front. The battery was easy to change in the BMW

[@phiksit]

Friends who care about their friends, don't let them buy Audi's or VW's 😅 I could only get the positive terminal half way off. I didn't want to force it off, worried I'd break something. Ended up having to call a tow truck because the vehicle won't start, even after charging up the battery overnight... 2020 Q5 w/ ~40k miles. Has also had overheating issues and went haywire right after having it serviced at the dealership.

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@cash4cat]

Audi Q5 battery location is pathetic and Q7 location is ridiculous👎

[@TheBatteryShop]

Hi - Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion!