Remove vehicle battery
WARNING:
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
- All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
- For additional information see: 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on handling hybrid cars
- For additional Information see: 61 25... NOTES on repair of high-voltage battery unit
Preliminary work
- Disconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
- Remove the rear luggage compartment FLOOR COVERING .
- Remove the STORAGE TRAY .
- Remove the battery COVER PLATE .
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there Is no charger connected to the jump start terminal In the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Zero voltage (high-voltage system switched-off) Is only displayed with In PAD mode.
Zero voltage (high-voltage system switched-off) Is only displayed with In PAD mode.
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
- Slacken nut (1).
- Detach the negative battery terminal (2) from the negative battery terminal.
- Put the battery ground lead to one side and secure it.
- Unclip luggage compartment antenna with holder (1) upward from luggage compartment floor (2).
- Lay luggage compartment antenna with holder (1) to the side.
- Remove the cover for the positive battery terminal (1).
- Loosen the nut below.NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults.- Detach battery terminal from battery pole. Do not pry off using a tool.
- Disconnect the positive battery terminal from the vehicle battery.WARNING: Unprotected battery terminals.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!- Cover the vehicle battery.
- Loosen the screw (2) and remove the battery carrier.
- Detach the vent hose (3).
- Remove vehicle battery (4).
