Removing Battery
WARNING:
Static battery charge
- Battery can explode
- Electrical discharges
→ Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth.
CAUTION:
Using charging cables/jump leads directly on the vehicle battery.
- Risk of damage to battery sensors.
→ Always connect charging cables/jump leads to the external power supply for jump-lead starting.
NOTE:
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.
- Switch off ignition and pull remote control out of ignition lock.
- Switch off electrical loads.
- Remove luggage compartment floor.
- Remove collapsible wheel, if necessary.
- Lift carpet -1- .
- Disengage cover -2-
(-arrows-
) and fold it forward.
Opening cover
- Danger of short circuit when loosening the terminal clamps!
- 7.1. First open the cover on the negative terminal and disconnect terminal clamp -1- for the ground strap from the battery terminal!
- 7.2. Insulate terminal clamp or route ground strap to prevent any contact with the battery terminal!
- 7.3. Open cover on the positive terminal and disconnect terminal clamp -2-
for the B+ line from the battery terminal.
Disconnecting terminal clamps
- Unscrew fastening screw -1-
, remove clamp support -2-
and move it forward with a rebound strap.
- Disengage cover -1-
(-arrows-
) and remove it.
Removing cover
- Pull breather hose -1- off the battery -2- .
- Bend up support clips -3-
and lift the battery out. Get another person to help if necessary.
Removing battery