Removing The Batteries; Charging And Reinstalling Batteries; Reconnecting The Batteries - Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual

Removing the batteries

Removing the battery for electrical con-
sumers
Remove the screws securing the bat-
tery in the trunk.
Remove the battery support and brack-
et. Take out the battery.
Removing the starter battery
Remove the screws securing the start-
er battery in the engine compartment.
Lift the retaining bracket and remove
the battery.

Charging and reinstalling batteries

Charge batteries 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.
Practical hints

Reconnecting the batteries

!
To avoid damage to electrical compo-
nents, always reconnect the starter
battery (in engine compartment) first.
Reconnecting the starter battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.
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Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.
Connect the negative lead.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
!
The battery, its filler caps, and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
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