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    MK4 Battery -ve terminal

    Hi All,

    What tools are required to remove the negative terminal on the MK4 Battery?

    Just getting ready to install a new stereo headunit.

    edit, if I am just taking out the old VWw headunit and putting a new pioneer head unit, do I even need to disconnect the negative terminal first?

    Using ISO plugs and plug and play harnesses.

    Thanks,
    K.
    Last edited by k3nnis; 10-02-2016 at 08:47 AM.

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    10mm socket will sort the battery
    You could leave it active but best to remove it.

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    ok thanks

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    Always disconnect the battery terminals when working with electronics. You've got exposed metal and a nice 14.4v's of power running through the system. You don't want to short anything - these cars have highly complex electronics.
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    Remember that the yellow and red wires need to be swapped in order to keep the stereo on if your using the ISO connectors. Just switch it in your adapter.

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    Ok thanks.
    Last edited by k3nnis; 14-02-2016 at 07:08 PM.

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