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Battery, Disconnecting







Battery, Disconnecting

Risk of injury. Observe the warnings and safety precautions. Refer to=> [ Warnings and Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions!

By disconnecting the negative battery connection (opening the circuit), it is possible to safely work on the electrical system.

Disconnection of the battery positive terminal is only required for removal of the battery.

- Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

Vehicles with a battery housing

- Open the locking mechanism - arrow - and remove the battery housing cover.






Vehicles with a battery protective covering

- Open the cover tab - 1 - of the battery protective covering.






- First release the nut of the ground wire - 1 - and then detach the battery terminal clip from the battery negative terminal.






- Then release the nut of the positive wire - 2 - and detach the battery terminal clip from the battery positive terminal.