3 Negative terminal
4 Cover over positive terminal
Disconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Open the trunk ( page 101).
Use a 10 mm open-end wrench to dis-
connect the battery negative lead 3.
Remove cover 4 from the positive ter-
minal.
Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
Remove the screw securing the bat-
tery.
Remove the battery support and
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 re-
verse 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.
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