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61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead

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: 

Security version: 

Loosen nut (1).

Tightening torque, see 61 21 1AZ in 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.

Detach battery negative lead with IBS towards top, lay to one side and secure.

Fig 1: Identifying Nut
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