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Battery, Installing

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

WARNING:

Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety Precautions. Refer to WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

CAUTION:
  • Always follow the procedure described in service informationwhen connecting the battery. The battery cut-out will be deactivated and damage to the vehicle electrical equipment may occur if the connecting sequence is not followed exactly. Refer to BATTERY .
  • Observe notes for threaded connections of battery terminals. Refer to BATTERY POST/TERMINAL .
CAUTION:

If battery is not secured properly, the following risks are possible:

  • Shortened battery service life due damage caused by vibration (explosion hazard).
  • If the battery is not secured properly, the plates within the battery can be damaged.
  • Damage to the battery housing caused by bracket (possible electrolyte leakage, high subsequent costs).
  • Inadequate crash safety.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note The Following: 

-- Install the battery hold-down bracket -2- and tighten the bolt -1- to 10 Nm. 

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-- Install the battery tray -2- and tighten the bolt -1- to 9 Nm. 

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Make sure the central gas vent hose is attached to the battery -arrow- and that it cannot get disconnected when the battery is being installed. Only then can battery be properly vented.

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-- Make sure the battery is seated correctly after installing it.

CAUTION:

Connect the battery terminals by hand to prevent damaging the battery case.

Do not put any grease on the battery terminals.

-- Connect the battery positive clamp -2- to the battery positive terminal.

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-- Tighten bolt on the battery positive terminal to 6 Nm. 

-- Only after the positive (B+) terminal has been secured should negative (-) terminal clamp -1- be installed.

-- Tighten bolt on the battery negative terminal to 6 Nm. 

CAUTION:
  • Always follow the procedure described in service informationwhen connecting the battery. The battery cut-out will be deactivated and damage to the vehicle electrical equipment may occur if the connecting sequence is not followed exactly. Refer to BATTERY .
  • Observe notes for threaded connections of battery terminals. Refer to BATTERY POST/TERMINAL .

-- Tape the carpet together.

-- Connect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Adapt the battery data after replacing the battery. Refer to BATTERY DATA, ADAPTING 

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