Battery, Disconnecting

Battery, Disconnecting

Risk of injury. Observe the warnings and safety precautions. Refer to=> [ Warnings and Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions!

• By disconnecting the negative battery connection (opening the circuit), it is possible to safely work on the electrical system.

• Disconnection of the battery positive terminal is only required for removal of the battery.

- Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

Vehicles with a battery housing

- Open the locking mechanism - arrow - and remove the battery housing cover.






Vehicles with a battery protective covering

- Open the cover tab - 1 - of the battery protective covering.






- First release the nut of the ground wire - 1 - and then detach the battery terminal clip from the battery negative terminal.






- Then release the nut of the positive wire - 2 - and detach the battery terminal clip from the battery positive terminal.