Volvo S60 Owner's Manual page 203

2006 Volvo S60
Wait at least 10 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting the battery so that all
information in the car's electrical system can be stored in the control modules.
Remove the bolts on the retaining bracket over the battery and lift out the bracket.
Disconnect the negative (ground) cable first.
Fold up the plastic cover over the positive battery terminal.
Disconnect the positive cable and lift off the plastic cover.
Pull the ventilation hose* from the battery.
Remove the bolt on the lower retaining bracket and remove the bracket.
Lift out the old battery and put a new one into place.
Put the lower retaining bracket in place and retighten the bolt.
Press the cover for the positive battery terminal into place.
Reconnect the positive cable.
Fold down the lid of the plastic cover over the positive terminal.
Connect the negative (ground) cable.
Be sure that the ventilation hose* is securely connected to the battery and that the other end of the
hose is properly routed through the ventilation opening in the floor of the battery compartment.
Reinstall the retaining bracket over the battery and retighten the nuts.
Version B
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the retaining bracket and unscrew the cover over the battery. Wait at least 10 minutes after
switching off the
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Battery (Contd)
ignition before disconnecting the battery so that all information in the car's electrical system can be
stored in the control modules.
Disconnect the negative (ground) cable first.
Disconnect the positive cable and pull the ventilation hose (see next page) from the battery.
Lift out the old battery and put a new battery into place.
Connect the positive cable first.
Connect the negative (ground) cable.
Be sure that the ventilation hose (see next page) is securely connected to the battery and that the other
end of the hose is properly routed through the ventilation opening in the floor of the battery
compartment.
Reinstall the cover and retaining bracket and screw it securely in place.
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