Battery -A-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

-- Switch the ignition off.

-- Adjust the right front seat as far to the rear as possible. Use the entire adjustment range of the seat adjustment for this.

-- Remove the floor mat from the footwell.

-- Release the cover -1- upward in direction of -arrow A- and remove toward the center of the vehicle in direction of -arrow B-.

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-- Open the cover -3- over the battery negative terminal.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery

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-- Loosen the nut -1- several turns and remove the battery ground cable clamp -2- from the battery terminal.

-- Open the cover -1- over the battery positive terminal.

Fig 2: Battery Ground Cable Connector With Bolt

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-- Loosen the nut -3- several turns and remove the battery positive cable terminal clamp -2- from the battery terminal.

-- Remove the nuts -3 and 5-.

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-- Disengage the retaining bracket -1- on the opposite side.

-- Remove the battery bracket -4- upward.

-- Remove the battery cover -2-.

-- Remove the central venting system hose -6-.

-- Lift the battery up and out of the front passenger footwell.

• The disposal regulations for batteries and sulfuric acid must be followed when disposing of batteries. Refer to Battery .