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Disconnecting the negative battery cable of the system battery

Precondition 

Ignition is switched off.

WARNING: Deactivate the 12V electrical system. 
Risk of short circuits! risk of fire! 
  • Make sure that there is No battery charger  connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
  • For vehicles with additional electrical systems (48Velectrical system, high-voltage vehicle electrical system), this absolutely must be deactivated Before  the vehicle battery is disconnected.
NOTE: Risk of damage 
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (ibs). 
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults. 
  • Detach battery terminal from battery pole by carefully shifting to and fro. do not pry off using a tool.
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