Disconnecting And Connecting The Battery: Notes

→ 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.

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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. 

The battery is located at the front in the radiator tank.

1. Open the turn-lock caps -A-  of the battery cover and take off the plastic lid.
   Fig 1: Removing Battery Cover

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2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Negative Cable From Battery

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3. Route or isolate negative cable so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body) is avoided.

   Screwing ground strap onto battery: 

4. Connect the negative cable. → M6: 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.) 
5. Position the battery cover and secure by means of the two turn-lock caps -A-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Battery Cover

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