61 12 013 Replacing battery negative lead

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WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Read and comply with notes and instructions on INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR IBS .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove PANEL FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE MEMBER

Loosen nut (1).

Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .

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

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

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Release nut (3) and battery negative lead (4).

Tightening torque 61 12 5AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Negative Lead And Plug Connection With Nut

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