Connecting And Disconnecting Battery: Notes

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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 in the luggage compartment.

1. Open the luggage compartment floor.
2. Remove tool kit tray.
3. Unscrew ground strap on the battery: 
4. Risk of short circuit! Disconnect the negative cable -1-  on the battery.

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   Removing terminal clamps

5. Route or insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a battery terminal is avoided.
6. Connect the battery 
   1. 6.1 Connect the negative cable -1-  to the battery terminal and secure it with the fastening nut.

   Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance
   Terminal clamp to battery	-1-	Tightening torque	6 Nm (4.5 ftlb.)

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   Attaching terminal clamps

7. The rear lid must be closed manually on vehicles with a Power Lift Gate (electric rear lid). Then open the rear lid with the tip switch. The rear lid must open electrically.
8. Insert tool kit tray and fold down the luggage compartment tray.