61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery earth lead

WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions for DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Observe notes on INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS) .

Necessary preliminary work:

Removal:

Release clips (1).

Fold up storage shelf (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Storage Shelf And Clips

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Slacken nut (1).

Detach battery earth lead with intelligent battery sensor (IBS) in upward direction, lay to one side and secure.

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances use force to pull off negative terminal.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Earth Lead Nut

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Installation:

Insert battery earth lead with intelligent battery sensor (IBS) and tighten with nuts (1).

Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Earth Lead Nut

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Insert storage shelf (2) and fasten with clips (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Storage Shelf And Clips

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