Battery, removing and installing: Installing
- Carefully lift battery onto carrier.
- Install battery so battery carrier lug -arrow- engages in battery foot strip cut-out -1-.
It must not be possible to move battery to the left or right.
Battery is inserted correctly when center cut-out in battery foot strip aligns with threaded hole in battery carrier -arrows-.
- Fit battery hold-down bracket.
- Install battery hold-down bracket bolt and torque to 20 Nm.
CAUTION:
Results of inadequately secured battery:
- Shorter battery service life due to vibration damage.
- Battery cell and plate damage.
- Electrolyte leakage due to battery case damage.
- Poor collision safety.
Remaining installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Observe WARNINGs! regarding central gas venting. Refer to Battery with central gas venting .
NOTE:
- Battery for 4-cylinder engine illustrated here.
- Reconnecting sequence must be strictly adhered to.
CAUTION:
Ensure all electrical consumers are switched off and ignition key is removed.
- First reconnect positive ( B+ ) terminal -1- at battery.
- Then reconnect negative ( - ) terminal -2-.
Battery terminal tightening torque: 6 Nm.
- Perform work steps specified in table. Refer to Battery, disconnecting and reconnecting .