61 20 005 Testing battery with battery tester
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IMPORTANT:
Check is not permissible for AGM batteries!
WARNING:
Read and comply with SAFETY INFORMATION pertaining to vehicle battery.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
NOTE:
Use BMW-recommended battery tester to test the battery.
Procedure:
- Turn off ignition and close doors
- Connect battery tester directly to battery terminals
- Select Battery test and confirm
- Enter vehicle identification number
- Enter battery data
- Carry out battery test