Negative: Service and Repair

61 12 013 - Replacing battery negative lead





Warning!
Observe safety instructions Technician Safety Information for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery [1][2]12 00 ... Instructions For Disconnecting and Connecting Battery.
Observe notes on power supply / on intelligent battery sensor (IBS).





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim





Loosen nut (1). Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .

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 battery negative lead (2) in upward direction from battery.

Disconnect plug connection (3).
Release screws (4) and remove cable guide (5).

Installation Note:
Make sure battery positive lead (2) is laid correctly in cable guide (5).

Release nut (6) and disconnect battery negative lead (2). Tightening torque 61 12 5AZ Specifications.