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.

1. Remove cover. → Removing Cover
2. Disconnect ground strap on the battery: 
3. Risk of short circuit! Disconnect ground strap -1-  on the battery.
   Fig 1: Detaching Terminal Clamps

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4. Route or isolate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, battery terminal) is avoided.
5. Connect the battery 
   1. 5.1. Connect the ground strap -1-  to the battery terminal and secure with the fastening nut.

      → Tightening torque: 6 Nm+/-0.5 Nm 

      Fig 2: Connecting Ground Strap To Battery Terminal Poles

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6. Install cover. → Installing Cover