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Removing and Installing Battery





Removing And Installing Battery

WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel on right
- Disconnect battery negative lead







Disconnect plug connection (1) of IBS cable.
Release nut (3),
Tightening Torque
1AZ Positive battery lead, negative battery lead, safety battery terminal, IBS (screw connection from above)
M6 5 ±1 Nm.

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances pull/lever safety battery terminal (2) off by force.

Detach safety battery terminal (2) towards top, lay to one side and secure.
Release nuts (4) and remove rollover protection (5).







Release threaded pin (1) and remove holder (2).
Detach vent (4) in direction of arrow.
Fold both clips (3) open.
Pull battery (5) back from front fixture and remove towards top.

Installation:
Make sure battery (5) is correctly seated in front fixture.
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