61 20 900 Disconnecting And Connecting Battery Negative Lead
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WARNING:
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery. Refer to 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY . Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. Refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove battery cover or open right luggage compartment trim panel. Refer to 61 21... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERY COVER .
Loosen nut (1).
Tightening torque, refer to 61 21 1AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
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.
Detach battery negative lead with IBS towards top, lay to one side and secure.