Remove the cover of the engine compartment on the rear left or right

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Remove the cover of the engine compartment at the rear left

Loosen the lock (1).
Remove cover (2).

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Remove the cover of the rear right engine compartment

Loosen the lock (1).
Remove cover (2).

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Covering the vehicle battery

WARNING: Unprotected battery terminals.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Cover the vehicle battery.

Cover the vehicle battery with the special tool 2 452 007 as shown.

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