61 21 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Battery

61 21 010 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Battery







WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.







To ensure the correct safety and convenience functions, install only the original battery (battery size and type) stored in the vehicle order. Observe note on battery replacement.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel
- Clamp off battery negative lead







Release screw (1) and remove bracket (2).







Slacken nut (1).
Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ.

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

Detach safety battery terminal (2) towards top, lay to one side and secure.
Detach vent hose (3).
Release screw (4) and remove bracket (5).
Lift out battery.

Installation:
Make sure battery is correctly seated in associated fixture.







Replacement:
- Read out fault memory, clear if necessary
- On vehicles with IBS (intelligent battery sensor) register battery replacement