Connecting And Disconnecting Battery

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

→ Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth.

Information 

Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

• Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. 
• Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. 
• Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth. 

Information 

The battery is located in the battery case under the left front seat.

Information 

Unscrewing ground strap from body: 

1. Move front left seat back and up as far as possible.
2. Disengage front trim panel at the rear -Arrow A-  , then unclip it by pulling it forward -Arrow B-  .
   Fig 1: Unclipping Trim Panel For Front Seat Frame

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3. Unclip the right carpet cover -Arrow-  .
   Fig 2: Unclipping Inner Carpet Cover

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4. Fold carpeted floor forward -Arrow A-  , unscrew fastening nut -1-  from battery ground strap on the body and remove ground strap from the stud -Arrow B-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Ground Strap From Stud

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5. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided.

Screwing ground strap onto body: 

1. Fold carpeted floor forward -Arrow A-  , place battery ground strap on the body -Arrow B-  and tighten with the fastening nut -1-  . → Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) 
   Fig 4: Securing Ground Strap To Body

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2. Clip in the right carpet cover -Arrow-  until it engages securely.
   Fig 5: Clipping In Inner Carpet Cover

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3. Clip in the front seat trim at the front seat frame and at the side trim panel -Arrow A-  .
   Fig 6: Clipping In Trim Panel For Front Seat Frame

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4. Press the front seat trim down -Arrow B-  until the locking hooks engage securely on the seat frame.