61 12 013 Replacing Battery Negative Lead

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WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery. See 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances use force to pull/lever off Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Raise luggage compartment floor trim

Release screws (1).

Remove battery cover (2) upwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cover

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Loosen nut (1).

Tightening torque. See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove battery negative lead with IBS.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Unscrew nut (3).

Tightening torque. See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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