Removing Battery
WARNING:
Caustic fluids
- Danger of chemical burns
→ Wear personal protective gear.
→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.
→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.
→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.
WARNING:
Static battery charge
- Battery can explode
- Electrical discharges
→ Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth.
Information
- The battery is located in the battery box under the left front seat.
- The vehicle must be supplied with external power at the jump-lead starting points so that the seat can be moved even when the battery is fully discharged.
Installation position of battery
Information
Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.
- Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running.
- Disconnect and re-connect battery with extreme caution.
- Release and disconnect electric plug connection at the battery sensor.
Disconnecting battery sensor connector
- Risk of short circuit! First disconnect the negative cable, then the positive cable.
Disconnecting cables
- Unscrew the fastening screw -1-
on the sheetmetal bracket and remove the battery mount.
Removing battery mount
- Unscrew the screw for the battery mount -2- and remove the battery mount.
- Pull the vent hose -3- off the battery.
- Lift the battery up and out.