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Disconnect/connect battery ground line - AR54.10-P-0003CW

MODEL 204 

Shown on model 204.0 with engine 271 

Fig 1: Identifying On-Board Electrical System Battery, Ground Cable, Air Duct And Nut
G07531282Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 204.0 with engine 646 

Fig 2: Identifying On-Board Electrical System Battery, Ground Cable And Nut
G07531283Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  Disconnect, connect     
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 glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on battery   AH54.10-P-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on AGM battery   AH54.10-P-0002-01A
1.1 Unclip air duct (1) (arrows) and remove Model 204.0/2 except engine 642, 646
Model 204.3/9
 
1.2 Lift luggage compartment floor covering Model 204.0 with engine 642, 646  
1.3 Remove rear load compartment floor and intermediate bottom Model 204.2 with engine 642, 646 AR68.80-P-5800CX
2 Loosen nut (2) and remove ground line (3) from negative terminal of on-board electrical system battery (G1) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Ensure that the ground line (3) is seated tightly, otherwise the electrical system may be damaged.  
3 Using a diode test lamp, check the electrical system for voltage between the positive line of the on-board electrical system battery (G1) and the disconnected ground line (3) Vehicles with code (B03) ECO start-stop function
IMPORTANT If the diode test lamp lights up, the on-board electrical system is still active because of a defect in the electrical system.
In this case the ground line of the additional battery for the ECO start/stop function (G1/13) is to be disconnected.
See: ↓
Remove/install additional battery for ECO start/stop function
Model 204.0/2/3
Model 204.9
NOTES Cover positive lines, there is a risk of short circuit!
IMPORTANT After this the electrical system is to be repaired upon completion of the work carried out.
AR54.10-P-0007CW 
4 Connect in the reverse order.    
5 Reset clock On vehicles with code (510) Audio 20 with CD changer or with code (523) MB Audio 20 radio