61 12 013 Replacing battery negative lead
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WARNING:
Observe safety instructions
for handling vehicle 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 tasks:
- Remove battery cover
Slacken nut (1) and pull intelligent battery sensor (IBS) from battery. Tightening torque, see 61 21 1AZ in 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL .
Disconnect plug connection (2).
If necessary, detach cable tie for battery negative lead from battery positive lead.
Release nut (3) and disconnect battery negative lead. Tightening torque, see 61 12 5AZ in 61 12 AUXILIARY CABLE .