61 21 010 Removing and installing battery
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WARNING:
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery, refer to 61 00 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel with fitted mat, refer to 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .
Disconnect battery negative lead (1), refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Disconnect plug connection (2) of one-pin IBS cable (3).
Release nut (5) of safety battery terminal (4), tightening torque, refer to 61 21 1AZ inGENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .
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: Disconnecting Plug Connection Of One-Pin IBS Cable And Releasing Nut Of Safety Battery Terminal
Release both threaded pins (1) and remove both holders (2).
Detach vent (3) in direction of arrow.
Fold both clips (4) open.
Pull back battery (5) towards rear right out of associated mounts.
Lift out battery (5).
Installation:
Make sure battery (5) is correctly seated in associated mounts.