Disconnecting The Batteries - Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual

Practical hints
Batteries

Disconnecting the batteries

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To avoid damage to electrical compo-
nents, always disconnect the battery
for electrical consumers (in trunk) first.
This applies even if you only wish to
charge the starter battery. Otherwise
the electronics of the vehicle can be
damaged.
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Disconnecting the battery for electrical
consumers
Unhook the luggage cover in the trunk.
Remove the trunk floor.
The battery for electrical consumers is
located in the right hand area of the
trunk ( page 323).
Use the 10 mm open-end wrench from
the vehicle tool kit to disconnect the
battery negative lead.
Remove the cover from the positive ter-
minal.
Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Disconnecting the starter battery
Use the 10 mm open-end wrench from
the vehicle tool kit to disconnect the
battery negative lead.
Remove the cover from the positive ter-
minal.
Disconnect the battery positive lead.