61 21 010 Removing and installing battery
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WARNING:
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery, see 61 00 ... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel, see 51 47 102 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Disconnect battery negative lead, see 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead
Open positive terminal cover (3).
Release nut (1) of safety battery terminal (2), tightening torque: 61 21 1AZ, see 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL .
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 threaded pin (1).
Fold upper holder (3) up.
Take off holder (2).
Detach vent (6) in direction of arrow.
Fold both clips (4) open.
Lift out battery (5).
Installation:
Make sure battery (5) is correctly seated in associated mounts.