Removing the 12-V lithium-ion auxiliary battery

Preliminary work

Precondition

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system .
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Open positive terminal cover (1).

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Release nut (1).
Release nuts (2).
WARNING:
Unprotected battery terminals .
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Cover the vehicle battery.
Detach positive battery cable (3) from the positive battery terminal and secure laterally.

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Release nuts (1).
Remove the battery cover (2).

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Remove 12-V lithium-ion auxiliary battery (1).

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