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Negative: Service and Repair

61 12 013 - Replacing battery negative lead

Warning!

Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery.
Follow instructions on intelligent battery sensor See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings (IBS).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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Remove right cowl panel cover

Loosen nut (1). Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications.
Disconnect battery negative lead (3) from battery.
Version with intelligent battery sensor (IBS):

Detach plug connection from IBS.
Slacken nut (2). Tightening torque 61 21 4AZ See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications.
Feed out battery negative lead (3) and remove.

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