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61 20 900 Disconnecting And Connecting Battery Negative Lead

WARNING: Observe safety instructions  for handling vehicle battery. See 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery
IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances use force to pull/lever off Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Remove battery cover (2) upwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cover
G04792208Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Loosen nut (1).

Tightening torque. See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Disconnect battery negative lead (2) with IBS and secure at side.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Negative Lead
G04792349Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.