61 21 010 Removing and installing battery
WARNING:
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery. Refer to 61 00 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel on right. Refer to 51 47 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
- Disconnect battery negative lead Refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Disconnect plug connection (1) of IBS cable.
Release nut (3), tightening torque, refer to 61 21 1AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE - E60 .
IMPORTANT:
Do not under any circumstances pull/lever safety battery terminal (2) off by force.
Detach safety battery terminal (2) towards top, lay to one side and secure.
Release nuts (4) and remove rollover protection (5).
Release threaded pin (1) and remove holder (2).
Detach vent (4) in direction of arrow.
Fold both clips (3) open.
Pull battery (5) back from front fixture and remove towards top.
Installation:
Make sure battery (5) is correctly seated in front fixture.