61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead
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WARNING:
Observe safety information for handling vehicle battery. See INFORMATION ON AGM BATTERY
and NOTES FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY
.
Observe notes on POWER SUPPLY /on intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Observe notes on POWER SUPPLY /on intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel
F07 only:
- Remove SPARE WHEEL WELL TRIM PANEL
F11 only:
- Raise cargo area floor
Loosen nut (1).
Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .
IMPORTANT:
Do not under any circumstances use force to pull off negative terminal.
Detach battery negative lead with IBS towards top, lay to one side and secure.