Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 256

Battery
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Carry out the following work after connecting
the battery:
X
Reset the side windows (
X
Reset the electrical sliding door (
Removing/fitting the starter battery
Removing the starter battery
X
Disconnect the battery (
X
Pull breather hose with connector bracket ;
from connection : on the degassing cover.
X
Loosen the bolts holding retainer =, which
prevents the battery from moving around.
Y
page 78).
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page 70).
Y
page 252).
X
Pull retainer = upwards.
X
Slide the battery from its anchorage in the
direction of travel.
X
Fold the bar of the battery upwards and
remove the battery from the battery case.
Fitting the starter battery
X
Insert the battery into the battery case.
X
Fold down the bar of the battery.
X
Slide the battery into its anchorage in the
opposite direction to the direction of travel.
X
Insert retainer =.
X
Tighten the bolts on retainer = which holds
the battery in place.
X
Attach breather hose with connector
bracket ; to connection : of the ventilation
cover.
X
Connect the battery (
Disconnecting and connecting the
additional battery (engine compart-
ment)
Important safety notes
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WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produ-
ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or
sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can
ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
Make sure that the positive terminal of a
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connected battery does not come into con-
tact with vehicle parts.
Never place metal objects or tools on a bat-
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tery.
It is important that you observe the descri-
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bed order of the battery terminals when
connecting and disconnecting a battery.
When jump-starting, make sure that the
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battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.
It is particularly important to observe the
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described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jump leads.
Never connect or disconnect the battery
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terminals while the engine is running.
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page 252).