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61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead



61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead







WARNING:
Observe safety information for handling hybrid cars.
Disconnect high-voltage system from power.







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







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel







IMPORTANT: Before disconnecting the negative lead, it must be ensured that the vehicle goes to sleep. Observe a waiting period of at least 2 minutes.







IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances detach or lever off intelligent battery sensor (2) from battery by force.

Loosen nut (1).
Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ.
Remove intelligent battery sensor (2) from battery and secure to side.