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Disconnecting and Connecting Battery




12 00 - Disconnecting and connecting battery





Important!

Disconnect battery:

Switch off ignition.
Following safety instructions for handling vehicle battery Service Precautions.





Note:
If the ignition is not switched off when the battery is disconnected, some control units may store a fault.
If the repair instructions for reasons of safety contain a specific instruction to disconnect the battery before carrying out a specific operation, always follow this instruction.

Connecting up battery:
Reset clock.
Initialize power windows 67 62 ... Notes on Initializing Power Window Unit In Front Door.