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 the engine ( page 56).
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Open the hood ( page 296).
Remove the filter box ( page 404).
Disconnect the battery negative lead
from negative terminal 1.
Remove cover 2 from the 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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