AR54.10-P-0005GH Remove/Install Battery

Remove/Install Battery







Remove, Install

Danger:
- Risk of explosion from electrolytic gas.
- Risk of poisoning and irritation if battery acid is swallowed. Risk of injury through burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries
- No fire, sparks, naked flames or smoking.
- Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and eye protection. Pour battery electrolyte only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.

1 Turn ignition key to position "0"

NOTE: to avoid fault codes.

2 Disconnect ground cable (1) from battery

CAUTION: To prevent unintended contact, insulate the ground lead cable lug.

3 Remove protective shield at positive pole of battery and remove all lines attached to positive cable (2)
4 Disconnect positive cable (2) from the battery (G1).
5 Remove seal (3) at shield (4)
6 Unscrew bolt for securing generator line to shield

NOTE: As of VIN A145273, X708319.

7 Slacken retaining clip at side of shield (4), guide all lines through shield and lay to one side
8 Detach coolant circulation pump (M13) from shield

NOTE: As of VIN A145273, X708319.

9 Remove cable strap at lines at side of shield
10 Detach overflow hose (8) and control cable (9) at shield
11 Detach locking bracket of suction fan (10) at the front from the shield and remove line from shield

NOTE: Only if fitted.

12 Unscrew bolt (11) at shield
- Bolt of shield to body = 20 Nm

13 Remove clamping wedge (12) at retaining bracket
14 Detach retaining bracket (13) by pressing downwards
15 Detach and remove shield (4)

NOTE: Rotate the shield forwards and move back in order to loosen the front retaining lugs.

16 Remove battery (G1).
17 Dispose of battery

NOTE: If battery is defective.

18 Install in the reverse order