Removing And Installing Battery Cover
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.
- When removing the carpeted floor for the first time, cut along the perforation using a carpet knife.
- Unscrew screw -1-
and remove air guide -2-
.
Removing battery cover
- Open the tension hooks -arrows- on the battery cover -3- using a suitable tool.
- Remove battery cover -3- .
- The battery cover -3- is installed in reverse order to removal.
- Tighten screw -1- . > Tightening torque 2 (1.5 ftlb.) Nm