61 21 010 Remove and install or replace battery

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WARNING: Observe SAFETY INFORMATIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Notes and instructions on INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR IBS .

To ensure the correct safety and convenience functions, install only the original battery (battery size and type) specified in the vehicle order. Observe NOTE on battery replacement.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FLAP in luggage compartment trim panel on right
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX

Unlock positive terminal cover (1) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Positive Terminal Cover

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IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances pull/lever safety battery terminal off by force.
Battery crash element must be reinstalled!

On vehicles from version 12/2006 or when IBS is replaced since version 12/2006, battery crash element has been removed without replacement (IBS2006 replaces IBS2004 from 12/2006)

Detach ventilation (1) in direction of arrow.

Release nut (6) of safety battery terminal (2).

Tightening torque 1 21 1AZ .

Detach safety battery terminal (2) towards top, lay to one side and secure.

Release threaded bolt (5) and remove holder with battery crash element (4).

Fold back both bar fasteners (3) and pull battery towards rear out of associated fixture.

Fig 2: Removing Holder With Battery Crash Element

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Lift out battery.

Installation note:

Make sure battery is correctly seated in associated fixture.

Replacement:

Delete fault memory if necessary
On vehicles with IBS (intelligent battery sensor), register BATTERY REPLACEMENT