Battery, 48 V -A6-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 5-SEATER: Removing

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-- Remove the luggage compartment floor.

-- If equipped, remove the nut -2- and then the temporary spare tire -1-.

-- Visually inspect and classify the Battery, 48 V -A6-. Refer to Battery, 48 V -A6-, VISUALLY INSPECTING AND CLASSIFYING .

-- De-energize the 48V system and disconnect the Battery -A-. Refer to Battery -A-, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Release the retainers in direction of -arrows-.

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-- Remove the cap -1- from the "+" and "-" terminal.

-- Remove the nuts -1 and 2- and remove the battery terminal clamps from the battery terminals.

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-- Immediately wrap the battery terminal clamps -1 and 2- with insulating tape and set them aside.

-- Remove the pressure equalization hose -1- by pressing the catches on both sides.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

-- Remove the retaining bracket -3-.

-- Remove the battery.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the protective housing upper section -1-.

-- Pry out the battery -2- from the battery tray -3-.