61 12 002 Replacing Battery Positive Lead (From Battery To Luggage Compartment Connector)
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WARNING:
Observe safety instructions
for handling vehicle battery. See 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .
Notes and instructions on Intelligent Battery Sensor IBS . See 61 12... GENERAL INFORMATION ON INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS) .
Notes and instructions on Intelligent Battery Sensor IBS . See 61 12... GENERAL INFORMATION ON INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS) .
IMPORTANT:
Do not under any circumstances pull/lever safety battery terminal off by force.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on right. See 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .
- Disconnect negative battery cable . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Disconnect plug connection (1) on safety battery terminal (2).
Open cover and release nut (3).
Tightening torque. See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Open cover (2) and slacken nut underneath.
Tightening torque. See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Using a screwdriver, expand locking bracket (6) at lower end and clip out.
Raise distribution box slightly and remove safety battery terminal.
Open cover (1).
Slacken nut (2).
Tightening torque. See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Disconnect battery positive lead.