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61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead

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WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery!
Observe notes on power supply / on intelligent battery sensor (IBS).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Version with intelligent battery sensor (IBS): 

Loosen nut (1).

Tightening torque: 61 21 1AZ, see 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL .

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances use force to pull off pole shoe.
Do not under any circumstances release socket head cap screw of IBS (2).

Detach battery negative lead (3) with IBS (2) in upward direction, lay to one side and secure.

Fig 1: Identifying Head Cap Screw Of IBS
G04761597Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Version without intelligent battery sensor (IBS): 

Disconnect battery negative lead (1).

IMPORTANT: Cover battery negative terminal post and secure negative lead (1) at side.

Tightening torque: 61 21 1AZ, see 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection
G04761598Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.