61 21 010 Removing and installing or replacing battery
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WARNING:
Observe Safety Instructions
for handling vehicle battery.
Notes and instructions on Intelligent Battery Sensor IBS .
IMPORTANT:
Do not under any circumstances pull/lever safety battery terminal off by force.
Battery crash element must be reinstalled!
- On vehicles from build date 12/2006 or when IBS is replaced since 12/2006, battery crash element has been removed without replacement (IBS2006 replaces IBS2004 from 12/2006 IBS2004)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove Flap in luggage compartment panel on right
- Disconnect Battery Negative Lead
- Remove Distribution Box
Unlock positive terminal cover (1).
Slacken nut (2) of safety battery terminal (3).
For tightening torque refer to 61 21 1AZ in 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL .
Detach safety battery terminal (3) towards top, lay to one side and secure.
Detach vent (1) in direction of arrow.
Release threaded pin (2) and remove holder with battery crash element (3).
Fold back both bar fasteners (4) and pull battery towards rear out of associated fixture.
Lift out battery.
Installation:
Make sure battery is correctly seated in associated fixture.
Replacing version with intelligent battery sensor (IBS):
- Register battery replacement
- Read out fault memory, clear if necessary