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– Open battery terminal covers.
Procedure:
– Check by hand that battery terminal clamps of battery -A- are
securely seated. If necessary tighten nuts -1- and -2- to speci‐
fied torque (see table of tightening torques for installation
).
– Check by hand that battery terminal clamps of second battery
-A1- are securely seated. If necessary tighten nuts -3- and
-4- to specified torque (see table of tightening torques for in‐
stallation).
– Check by hand that battery -A- and second battery -A1- are
securely installed. If necessary tighten securing bolts -2- and
-3- on shared retainer plate -1- on battery base to specified
torque (see table of tightening torques for installation
).
Install in reverse sequence.
3.8
Battery: checking electrolyte level
The battery is located in the luggage compartment.
Note
Batteries must not be opened.
Battery without magic eye
Battery with magic eye
3.8.1
Battery without magic eye
Removal steps:
– Lift luggage compartment floor and secure in position.
– Remove spare wheel (where applicable).
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