Connecting And Disconnecting Battery

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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. 

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The battery is located at the front in the radiator tank.

1. Remove cover.

   Refer to WM, 852219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT SPACE) COVER .

2. Unscrew 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.

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      Disconnecting terminal clamps

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 (4.5 ftlb.1 Nm +/- 0.5 (0.3 ftlb.1 Nm