61 12 013 Replacing negative battery lead
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WARNING:
Observe SAFETY INFORMATIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions for DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Follow instructions on INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS) .
Follow instructions for DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Follow instructions on INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS) .
IMPORTANT:
Do not under any circumstances pull or lever off intelligent battery sensor (IBS) by force.
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove BATTERY COVER .
Slacken nut (1) and pull intelligent battery sensor (IBS) from battery. Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .
Disconnect plug connection (2).
If necessary, detach cable strap for battery negative lead from positive battery cable.
Release nut (3) and disconnect battery negative lead. Tightening torque 61 12 5AZ .