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Negative: Service and Repair



61 12 013 Replacing battery negative lead







WARNING:
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery.
Follow instructions on intelligent battery sensor (IBS).







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove right cowl panel cover







Loosen nut (1). Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ.
Disconnect battery negative lead (3) from battery.

Version with intelligent battery sensor (IBS):
Detach plug connection from IBS.

Slacken nut (2). Tightening torque 61 21 4AZ.
Feed out battery negative lead (3) and remove.