from the battery. Otherwise, you may
destroy electronic components, such as
the alternator.
i
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
have all work involving the battery, e.g.
removal, charging and replacement, car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Installation location of the battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery in the
engine compartment. It is located on the front
bulkhead under the filter box on the right-
hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the
direction of travel.
:
Battery
;
Positive terminal
=
Negative terminal
?
Breather hose
Disconnecting the battery
G
Risk of accident
If the battery is disconnected:
R
the brake boosting effect will not be avail-
able. Then, greater braking force will be
required and brake pedal travel will be lon-
ger. If necessary, depress the brake pedal
with maximum force.
R
you will no longer be able to turn the key in
the ignition lock.
R
the selector lever is locked in position P.
!
Always disconnect the battery in
the order described below. Never swap the
terminal clamps. Otherwise, you may dam-
age the vehicle electronics.
X
Apply the parking brake and move the
selector lever to P.
X
Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g.
radio, blower, etc.).
X
Turn the key to position 0 (
Y
page 61) in
the ignition lock and remove it.
X
Open the bonnet.
X
Release clamps
;
on filter box
:
.
X
Remove filter box
:
.
X
Remove the negative terminal clamp from
the battery.
X
Remove the cover from the positive termi-
nal clamp.
X
Remove the positive terminal clamp from
the battery.
X
Disconnect the breather hose.
Removing the battery
X
Disconnect the battery (
Y
page 233).
X
Loosen the bolt which holds the battery in
place.
X
Remove the battery.
Battery
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