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Battery in luggage compartment behind side trim panel

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Remove side trim panel.

Fig 1: Locating Side Trim Panel
G03191048Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. Refer to 12 00... Disconnecting and connecting battery  .

Disconnect and cover battery negative lead.

Release front side trim panel partly and fold forward.

Fig 2: Releasing Front Side Trim Panel
G03191049Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.