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

Practical hints
Battery
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
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locked in position

Disconnecting the battery

Turn off all electrical consumers.
Open the hood ( page 236).
Remove the filter box ( page 307).
Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Remove the cover from the positive ter-
minal.
Disconnect the battery positive lead.
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Removing the batteries

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

Charging and reinstalling batteries

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.

Reconnecting the batteries

Turn off all electrical consumers.
Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.
Connect the negative lead.
!
NEVER invert the terminal connections!
Reinstall the filter box ( page 307).
!
The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
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