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Negative: Service and Repair




61 12 013 - Replacing battery negative lead





Warning!
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Read and comply with notes and instructions on intelligent battery sensor Vehicle Damage Warnings.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel on right Luggage Compartment Trim

Security version:

- Remove luggage compartment equipment carrier





Slacken nut (1) on negative battery terminal.
Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ [1][2]Specifications.

Important!
Do not under any circumstances use force to pull off pole shoe.
Do not under any circumstances release socket-head cap screw of IBS.

Detach negative battery lead with intelligent battery sensor (IBS) in upward direction.

Disconnect plug connection (2).
Disconnect plug connection (3).
Release nut (4) and battery negative lead (5).
Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ [1][2]Specifications.