61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead

WARNING: Observe safety information for handling vehicle battery. See SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY and (SAFETY) INFORMATION ON AGM BATTERY .

Follow instructions on INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS).

Open cover (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover

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Version without intelligent battery sensor (IBS):

Loosen nut (1).

Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .

Disconnect battery negative lead (2) and secure at side.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Negative Lead With Nut

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Version with intelligent battery sensor (IBS):

Loosen nut (1).

Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .

Disconnect battery negative lead (2) and secure at side.

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Negative Lead With Nut

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