61 21 010 Removing and installing or replacing battery
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WARNING:
Follow safety instructions
for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery.
Follow instructions on intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery.
Follow instructions on intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right cowl panel cover . See 51 13 124 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT COWL PANEL COVER .
Loosen nut (1). Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .
Disconnect battery negative lead (2) and secure at side.
Loosen nut (3). Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .
Remove battery positive lead (4).
Detach vent hose (5).
Release screw (6) and remove with holder. Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ .
Lift out battery.
Installation:
- Make sure battery is correctly seated in associated fixture.
Replacing version with intelligent battery sensor (IBS):
- Read out fault memory, clear if necessary
- Register battery replacement