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Removing and installing battery

WARNING: Follow SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  for handling vehicle battery.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS  for disconnecting and connecting battery!.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS  on intelligent battery sensor (IBS).

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.

Preliminary work needed: 

Removal: 

Unscrew the screws (1).

Feed out cover (2) towards top.

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Release expanding rivet and remove mounting for gasket (1).

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Release screw and remove tension strut (1).

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Slacken nut (1) and remove positive battery cable from positive battery terminal.

Pull the vent hose (2) off.

Release screw (3) and remove holder.

Lift out battery (4).

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Replacement: 

Coat positive battery cable with special grease.

Installation: 

Install battery (4).

Join holder with screw (3) and tighten.

Tightening torque 61 21 4AZ .

Fit and clip the vent hose (2) in.

Join positive battery cable and tighten with nut (1).

Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .

NOTE:
  • Make sure battery is correctly seated in associated mounting
  • Make sure the vent hose (2) is properly routed.
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IMPORTANT: Danger due to released gases!

Installation note: 

The battery has two vent holes:

Always install the vent hose (3) with a downhill gradient to the outside!

No siphon formation!

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Join tension strut (1) and tighten with screws.

Tightening torque 61 21 5AZ .

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Join mounting for gasket (1) and secure with expanding rivet.

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Install cover (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 71 9AZ .

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Required follow-up work: