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Negative: Service and Repair



61 12 013 Replacing Battery Negative Lead







WARNING:
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery.
Follow instructions on intelligent battery sensor (IBS).







IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances pull or lever off intelligent battery sensor (IBS) by force.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove battery cover







Slacken nut (1) and pull intelligent battery sensor (IBS) from battery.
Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ.
Disconnect plug connection (2).
If necessary, detach cable tie for battery negative lead from battery positive lead.
Release nut (3) and disconnect battery negative lead.
Tightening torque 61 12 5AZ.