Connecting And Disconnecting Battery

→ 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 at the front in the radiator tank.

1. Remove cover. → Removing Cover
2. Disconnect ground strap on the battery: 
   1. 2.1. Risk of short circuit! Disconnect the negative cable -2-  on the battery.
   2. 2.2. Route or isolate the negative cable so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, battery terminal) is avoided.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Terminal Clamps

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3. Connect the battery 
   1. 3.1. Connect the negative cable -2-  to the battery terminal and secure it with the fastening nut.

      → Tightening torque: 6 Nm (4.5 ftlb.)+/-0.5 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.)