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Battery Overview






Battery Overview

By removing the battery negative terminal clamp (current disruption), safe work on the electrical system is guaranteed. Disconnecting the battery positive ( B+) terminal must only be performed as required to remove battery from vehicle, and must only be carried out after the negative ( - ) terminal is disconnected. However, observe notes for connecting battery in any case.






1 Battery Terminal Clamp Ground Wire

Read and follow the information about the battery terminal threaded connection. Refer to => [ Battery Post/Terminal ] Battery Post/Terminal.

2 Mounting Nut, Battery Terminal Clamp Ground Wire

6 Nm

M6

3 Battery Terminal Clamp Positive Wire

Read and follow the information about the battery terminal threaded connection. Refer to => [ Battery Post/Terminal ] Battery Post/Terminal.

4 Mounting Nut, Battery Terminal Clamp, Positive Wire

6 Nm

M6

5 Battery

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Battery ] Battery.

6 Clamping Plate

7 Mounting Bolt, Clamping Plate

35 Nm

M8 x 35