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Check battery terminal symbols;
Orientation may
differ
Negative
terminal
Retaining
clamp
plate
BATTERY ACCESS (cover removed)
i) Ensure that all electrical loads (e.g. lights) are switched off.
If the car is fitted with security coded audio equipment, check
that the code is available for entering after battery reconnec-
tion.
ii) Wait for at least ten seconds after switching off the igni-
tion to allow the engine management system to adjust the
setting of some components ready for re-starting.
iii) Ensure the alarm is disarmed. If the battery is disconnected
when armed, the alarm will be triggered.
iv) Disconnect the negative (earth; black; '-') battery cable first,
and re-connect last.
WARNING
If the battery positive terminal is inadvertently earthed (e.g.
when using a spanner) whilst the negative terminal is still
connected, the resultant short circuit, with heavy sparking and
current flow, could cause serious burns and/or a fire.
After disconnecting the battery cables, to remove the battery,
pull off the breather pipe (if applicable), release the two screws
securing the clamp bracket at the base of the battery, and care-
fully withdraw the battery from its location.
CAUTION
When lifting the battery out of, or into the car, be aware of the
considerable weight and take all appropriate precautions to
safeguard personal health. Injury can result from improper
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