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Charging battery when
disconnected
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular inter-
vals in the course of a lengthy
period of disuse. See the in-
structions for caring for your
battery. Always fully recharge
the battery before restoring it
to use.
Removing battery
Switch off the ignition.
Remove screw 1 .
Pull the battery cover slightly
forward at the top at posi-
tions 2 .
In order not to damage the
battery cover or the mounting,
work the battery cover up at
position 3 to remove.
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
If applicable, switch off the
anti-theft alarm.
Disconnect battery earth
lead 1 and disengage rubber
strap 2 .
Pull retaining panel in posi-
tion 1 outwards and remove
in an upward direction.
Slightly lift the battery and
ease it clear of the holder
until the battery positive ter-
minal is accessible.