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Removing and installing battery - AR54.10-P-0005GH

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 

Right-hand drive vehicle shown 

Fig 1: Identifying Components Near Battery - Right-Hand Drive Vehicle Shown
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns  caused by swallowing battery acid. Risk of injury  caused by burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and safety glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. AS54.10-Z-0001-01A 
NOTES Notes on battery All models AH54.10-P-0001-01A 
1 Turn ignition key to "0" position IMPORTANT To avoid fault codes.  
2 Disconnect ground cable (1) from battery NOTES To prevent unintended contact, insulate the ground lead cable lug. AR54.10-P-0003A 
3 Remove protective shield at positive pole of battery and remove all lines attached to positive cable (2)    
4 Disconnect positive line (2) from battery (G1)    
5 Remove seal (3) at shield (4)    
6.1 Unscrew bolt for securing generator line to shield IMPORTANT As of VIN A145273, X708319.  
7 Slacken retaining clip at side of shield (4), guide all lines through shield and lay to one side    
8.1 Detach coolant circulation pump (M13) from shield IMPORTANT As of VIN A145273, X708319.  
9 Remove cable strap at lines at side of shield    
10 Detach overflow hose (8) and control cable (9) at shield    
11.1 Detach fuse holder for suction fan (10) at front of shield and remove line from shield IMPORTANT Only if fitted.  
12 Unscrew bolt (11) at shield TORQUE SPECIFICATION BA54.10-P-1018-01C
13 Remove clamping wedge (12) at retaining bracket    
14 Detach retaining bracket (13) by pressing downwards    
15 Detach and remove shield (4) IMPORTANT Turn the shield forwards and reset in order to loosen the front retaining lugs.  
16 Remove battery (G1)    
17.1 Dispose of battery IMPORTANT If battery is defective.  
REFER TO FORMS Dispose of battery All models OS54.10-P-0001-01Z
18 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Battery

Number Designation Model 163
BA54.10-P-1018-01C Bolt, shield to body Nm 20