Battery -A-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

Vehicles with 48V System (PR Number VH2/VH3)

The 12 V system is supported by the 48 V system via the Voltage Converter, 48 V/12 V -A7-. So the only way for the 12V vehicle electrical system to be de-energized is to de-energize the 48V system beforehand.

-- De-energize the 48V system. Refer to 48V SYSTEM, DE-ENERGIZING .

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- 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 -arrow A- and remove toward the center of the vehicle -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 -A- upward out of the front passenger footwell.

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