61 21 010 Remove and install or replace battery

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WARNING: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling the vehicle battery.

To ensure the correct safety and convenience functions, install only the original battery (battery size and type) stored in the vehicle order. OBSERVE NOTE ON BATTERY REPLACEMENT .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 21 5AZ .

Remove retaining bracket (2) from battery (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Bracket, Battery, And Screws

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Loosen nut (1).

Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances use force to pull or lever off safety battery terminal.

Pull off safety battery terminal (2) towards top, lay to one side and secure.

Remove vent line (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Vent Line, Safety Battery Terminal, And Nut

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NOTE:

Always route ventilation line (1) at a downhill gradient outwards to prevent any siphoning action.
Illustration "A" depicts an incorrect installation, illustration "B" depicts a correct installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Correct And Incorrect Ventilation Line Installation

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Release screw (1) and remove side holder (2).

Tightening torque 61 21 5AZ .

Remove battery.

Installation note:

Ensure correct fit of the battery in the battery fixture.

Fig 4: Identifying Side Holder And Screw

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Extra in versions starting from 07/2013:

Release screw (1) and remove rear holder.

Tightening torque 61 21 5AZ

Remove battery.

Fig 5: Identifying Screw

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Replacement:

Vehicles with intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
REGISTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT

NOTE: If Check Control message is present:

Delete fault memory