61 21 010 Removing and installing (replacing) battery (M5): Notes

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WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .

Observe NOTES ON POWER SUPPLY / ON INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS) .

To ensure the correct safety and convenience functions, install only the original battery (battery size and type) stored in the vehicle order. Observe BATTERY REPLACEMENT INFORMATION .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) of one-pin IBS cable (3).

Release nut (5) of safety battery terminal (4). Tightening torque: 5 Nm

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances pull/lever safety battery terminal (4) off by force.

Detach safety battery terminal (4) towards top, lay to one side and secure.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Negative Lead, Connector, 1-Pin IBS Cable, Safety Battery Terminal, And Nut

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Release nuts (1) and remove retaining bar (2).

Release threaded pin (1) and remove holders (2).

Detach vent (3) in direction of arrow.

Fold both clips (4) open.

Lift out battery (5).

Installation:

Make sure battery (5) is correctly seated in associated mounts.

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts, Retaining Bar, Vent, Clips, And Battery

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Replacement:

Read out fault memory, clear if necessary
On vehicles with IBS (intelligent battery sensor), REGISTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT