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 flap in luggage compartment panel on right. Refer to 51 47 172 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM, LEFT OR RIGHT .
- Remove battery cover. Refer to 61 21... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERY COVER .
- Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- Remove spare wheel. See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
Unscrew nut (1).
Tightening torque, refer to 61 21 1AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
IMPORTANT:
Do not under any circumstances pull/lever safety battery terminal off by force.
Detach safety battery terminal (2) towards top, lay to one side and secure.
Release screw (2) and remove bracket (1).
Detach vent hose from battery.
Pull out battery.
Installation:
Make sure battery is correctly seated in mounting.