Removing and Installing/Replacing Battery

61 21 010 - Removing and installing battery





Warning!
Follow safety instructions Service Precautions for handling vehicle battery.





This text deals with removing the battery from the engine compartment.
Removing the battery from the luggage compartment is performed in the same way.





Remove rubber seal (1).
Press clips in direction of arrow and remove cover.





Important!
Disconnect battery negative lead first, followed by battery positive lead (risk of short circuit).





Detach vent hose (1).
Release screw (2), tightening torque 61 21 1AZ [1][2]Battery.
Detach battery negative lead.
Release screw (3), tightening torque 61 21 1AZ [1][2]Battery.
Detach battery positive lead.
Release screws (4), tightening torque 61 21 2AZ [1][2]Battery.
Remove battery retaining bracket.
Lift out battery.

Installation Note:
Connect battery in reverse sequence. Connect battery positive lead first, followed by negative lead.
Make sure both battery leads run at an angle of 90° to the battery container because they are routed through openings in the battery container cover.





Installation Note:
Initialize both power windows 67 62 ... Notes on Initializing Power Window Unit In Front Door.