61 21 010 Removing and installing or replacing battery
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WARNING:
Observe safety instructions
for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions on intelligent battery sensor (IBS) .
Follow instructions on intelligent battery sensor (IBS) .
IMPORTANT:
Do not under any circumstances pull or lever safety battery terminal off by force.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove power distributor
Detach vent (1) in direction of arrow.
Open cover (2) and release nut (3). Tightening torque, see 61 21 1AZ in 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL .
Detach safety battery terminal towards top, lay to one side and secure.
Release screws (4, 6) and remove brackets.
Release screw (5) and remove holder.
Lift battery out of luggage compartment.
Installation:
Make sure battery is correctly seated in associated fixture.
Replacing version with intelligent battery sensor (IBS) :
- Register battery replacement
- Read out fault memory, clear fault memory entries if necessary