Disconnecting The Battery; Removing The Battery; Charging And Reinstalling The Battery - Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon Operator's Manual

Warning!
With a disconnected battery
you will no longer be able to turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch
the gear selector lever will remain
locked in position P
1 Negative terminal
2 Positive terminal cover

Disconnecting the battery

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Turn off all electrical consumers.
Open the hood ( page 252).
Remove the filter box ( page 324).
Disconnect battery negative lead 1.
Remove cover 2 from positive
terminal.
Disconnect the battery positive lead.

Removing the battery

Remove the screw-nuts securing the
battery.
Remove the battery bracket.
Take out the battery.
Practical hints

Charging and reinstalling the battery

Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in
reverse order.
Warning!
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
Battery
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