Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 264

Battery
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Removing/installing the starter bat-
tery
Removing the starter battery
Disconnect the battery (
X
Pull breather hose with connector
X
bracket ; from connection : on the
degassing cover.
Loosen the bolts holding retainer =, which
X
prevents the battery from moving around.
Pull retainer = upwards.
X
Slide the battery from its anchorage in the
X
direction of travel.
Fold the bar of the battery upwards and
X
remove the battery from the battery case.
Installing the starter battery
Insert the battery into the battery case.
X
Fold down the bar of the battery.
X
Slide the battery into its anchorage in the
X
opposite direction to the direction of travel.
Insert retainer =.
X
Tighten the bolts on retainer = which
X
holds the battery in place.
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Y
Attach breather hose with connector
X
bracket ; to connection : of the venti-
lation cover.
Connect the battery (
X
Disconnecting and connecting the
additional battery (engine compart-
ment)
Important safety notes
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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.
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WARNING
Make sure that the positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into con-
tact with vehicle parts.
Never place metal objects or tools on a bat-
tery.
It is important that you observe the descri-
bed order of the battery terminals when
connecting and disconnecting a battery.
When jump-starting, make sure that the
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.