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61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Negative Battery Cable



61 20 900 Disconnecting And Connecting Negative Battery Cable







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







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel
F07 only:
- Remove spare wheel well trim panel
F11 only:
- Raise cargo area floor







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

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances use force to pull off negative terminal.

Detach battery earth lead with IBS towards top, lay to one side and secure.