Battery in luggage compartment behind side trim panel

Remove side trim panel.

Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery  , see 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect and cover battery negative lead, see 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .

Fig 1: Removing Side Trim Panel

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Release front side trim panel partly and fold forward.

Fig 2: Releasing Front Side Trim Panel Partly

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