61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery earth lead

WARNING:

Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling vehicle battery.

Removal:

Partially detach seal (1).

Fig 1: Vehicle Seal Location

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Loosen cap nuts (1).

Open locks (2) by turning them counter clockwise.

Remove cowl panel cover (3).

Fig 2: Cowl Panel Cover Cap Nuts Location

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Loosen nut (1).

Remove battery earth lead (2).

Unlock connector (3) from IBS and disconnect.

Secure battery earth lead (2) at the side.

Fig 3: Battery Earth Lead And IBS Connector

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Installation:

Connect the connector (3) to the IBS.

Join battery earth lead (2).

Tighten nut (1).

Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .

Fig 4: Battery Earth Lead And IBS Connector

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Thread in the cowl panel cover (3).

Turn the locks (2) to the right until the limit position is reached.

Tighten cap nuts (1).

Tightening torque 61 21 6AZ .

Fig 5: Cowl Panel Cover Cap Nuts Location

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Join gasket (1).

Fig 6: Vehicle Seal Location

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