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Negative: Service and Repair




61 12 013 - Replacing battery negative lead





Warning!
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Notes and instructions on Intelligent Battery Sensor IBS Vehicle Damage Warnings.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove battery cover





Disconnect plug connection (1).
Slacken nut (2) on battery negative terminal.
Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .

Important!
Do not under any circumstances use force to pull off pole shoe.
Do not under any circumstances release socket-head cap screw of IBS.

Detach battery negative lead (3) with intelligent battery sensor (IBS) in upward direction.

Release nut (4) and remove cable.
Tightening torque 61 21 5AZ Specifications.