61 12 013 Replacing negative battery lead
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WARNING:
Observe SAFETY INFORMATIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions for DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Follow instructions on INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS) .
Follow instructions for DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Follow instructions on INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS) .
IMPORTANT:
Do not under any circumstances pull or lever off intelligent battery sensor (IBS) by force.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove BATTERY COVER
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Slacken nut (2) and detach intelligent battery sensor (IBS) and battery lead (3) from negative terminal.
Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .
If necessary, detach cable strap for battery negative lead from positive battery cable.
Undo nut (4) and remove battery lead (3).
Tightening torque 61 21 4AZ .