Vehicles with Start/Stop System
Vehicles with the Start/Stop System have a special Battery -A- due to the increased load on the cycles.
When replacing the Battery -A-, pay attention to the replacement part identification. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
Batteries for vehicles with the Start/Stop System have "AGM" (Absorbent Glass Mat) or "EFB" (Enhanced Flooded Battery) marked on them.
Continuation for all vehicles
-- Insert the Battery - A- into the battery tray -1- so that the battery clamping strip touches the rear and side stop -arrows-.
- It must not be possible to slide the Battery -A- rearward or to the side.
-- Install the bracket -1-.
- The tab -arrow- on the bracket -1- must engage into the opening on the battery clamping strip.
-- Tighten the bolt -2- for the bracket -1-.
-- Check the Battery -A- for a secure fit.
Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers, and connect the Battery -A- in the following sequence:
-- Install the battery positive cable terminal clamp -3- on the battery positive terminal "+".
-- Tighten the nut -4-.
-- Connect the Battery -A-. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING ,
If the battery is replaced, the Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367- must be adapted. Refer to Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-, ADAPTING .
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - BATTERY