Checking battery vent hose of the auxiliary battery

NOTE:

The battery is located in the luggage compartment under the loadspace floor.
If the vehicle contains a subwoofer or collapsible spare wheel, the relevant component must be removed before the auxiliary battery is removed.

Fig 1: Removing collapsible spare wheel

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1. Remove collapsible spare wheel:

1.1. Remove twist grip -A- and position it on the bolt -B- . See Fig 1.

1.2. Unscrew the bolt and remove it together with the collapsible spare wheel.

Fig 2: Subwoofer mount and fasteners

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2. Removing subwoofer fastening:

2.1. Remove Tire sealant -1- if it is present. See Fig 2.

2.2. Unscrew both fastening screws -2- . See Fig 2.

2.3. Unscrew the fastening screw -3- . See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Subwoofer electrical plug connector

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3. Disconnect electrical plug connection and remove subwoofer:

3.1. Remove plug connection from retaining bracket on the subwoofer and disconnect the plug connection.

3.2. Lift subwoofer up and out.

Fig 4: Removing battery case cover

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4. Remove battery case cover:

4.1. Unscrew the four fastening nuts -A- . See Fig 4.

4.2. Unclip the four fastening clips -B- with a screwdriver. See Fig 4.

4.3. Remove the cover for the housing by pulling it up.

4.4. Check vent hose.

5. Position battery case cover and screw it on:

5.1. Put on the battery case cover, position it and clip in the four fastening clips -A- onto the cover. See Fig 4.

5.2. Push the restraining straps across the four fastening bolts on the body floor and screw on the four fastening nuts -B- . → tightening torque: 4.5 ftlb. See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Installing subwoofer

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6. Installing subwoofer:

6.1. Position the subwoofer over the battery case.

6.2. Push the electrical plug connections together until the plug is felt to engage.

6.3. Position electrical plug connection on subwoofer.

Fig 6: Installing subwoofer fasteners

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7. Fastening subwoofer:

NOTE:

If the vehicle contains a subwoofer or collapsible spare wheel the relevant component must be re-installed.

7.1.

7.2. Insert fastening screw -3- with washer and tighten. → tightening torque: 3.5 ftlb. See Fig 6.

7.3. Position both tightening nuts -2- and tighten them. → tightening torque: 1.5 ftlb. See Fig 6.

7.4. If present, place Tire sealant -1- in tray. See Fig 6.

Fig 7: Installing collapsible spare wheel

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8. Install collapsible spare wheel:

NOTE:

If the vehicle contains a subwoofer or collapsible spare wheel the relevant component must be re-installed.

8.1.

8.2. Insert collapsible spare wheel.

8.3. Screw in screw B -B- . See Fig 7.

8.4. Position twist grip -A- and tighten fastening screw -B- hand tight. See Fig 7.