Removing and Installing Auxiliary Battery
Removing And Installing Auxiliary Battery
Technical values
Removing auxiliary battery
INFORMATION:
- The battery is located in the luggage compartment under the loadspace floor.
- If the vehicle contains a subwoofer or collapsible spare wheel, the relevant component must be removed before the auxiliary battery is removed.
WARNING:
Caustic fluid
- Danger of chemical burns
- Avoid contact with caustic fluid.
- Wear personal protective gear.
- Ensure that there is good ventilation.
- If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.
WARNING:
Static battery charge
- Battery can explode
- Electrical discharges
- Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth.
INFORMATION: Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key. Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. Do not tilt battery when removing it. Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth.
1. Switch off all loads and remove ignition key.
2. Observe the warning notes and safety regulations for hydrocyanic acid batteries
3. Remove collapsible spare wheel:
3.1. Remove knob -A- and position it on bolt -B-.
3.2. Unscrew the bolt -B- and remove it together with the collapsible spare wheel.
4. Removing subwoofer fastening:
4.1. Remove tyre sealant -1- if present.
4.2. Unscrew the two fastening nuts -2-.
4.3. Undo fastening screw -3- and washer.
5. Disconnect plug connection and remove subwoofer:
5.1. Remove plug connection from retaining bracket on the subwoofer and disconnect the plug connection.
5.2. Lift subwoofer up and out.
6. Removing cover for housing:
6.1. Unscrew the four fastening nuts -arrows A-.
6.2. Unclip the four fastening clips -arrows B- using a screwdriver.
6.3. Remove the cover for the housing by pulling it up.
7. Disconnecting and removing the battery:
7.1. Risk of short circuit. First disconnect the negative cable -arrow 1-, then the positive cable -arrow 2-.
7.2. Pull off vent hose -arrow 4- on the battery.
7.3. Unscrew the battery mount nut and remove the retaining bracket for the battery mount -arrow 5-.
7.4. Risk of causticisation. Remove battery from the battery case by the folding handles, if at all possible without tilting it.
Installing auxiliary battery
1. Inserting and connecting battery:
1.1. Risk of causticisation. Position the battery in the battery case below the stops, if at all possible without tilting it.
1.2. Position retaining bracket and tighten with fastening nut -arrow 5-. - Tightening torque: 17 ftlb.
INFORMATION: Make sure that the two ends of the vent hose are routed and inserted correctly.
1.3. Insert vent hose -arrow 4- on battery.
1.4. Risk of short circuit. First connect the positive cable -arrow 1-, then the negative cable -arrow 2-. - Tightening torque: 3.5 ftlb.
2. Positioning battery case cover and screwing it on:
2.1. Put on the battery case cover, position it and clip in the four fastening clips -arrows A- onto the cover.
2.2. Push the retraining straps across the four fastening bolts on the body floor and screw on the four fastening nuts -arrows B-. - Tightening torque: 4.5 ftlb.
3. Install subwoofer:
3.1. Position the subwoofer over the battery case.
3.2. Push the electrical plug connection together until the plug is felt to engage.
3.3. Position electrical plug connection on subwoofer.
INFORMATION: If the vehicle contains a subwoofer or collapsible spare wheel the relevant component must be re-installed.
4. Fastening subwoofer:
4.1. Insert fastening screw -3- with washer and tighten. - Tightening torque: 3.5 ftlb.
4.2. Position both fastening nuts -2- and tighten them. - Tightening torque: 1.5 ftlb.
4.3. If present, place tyre sealant -1- in well.
4. Install collapsible spare wheel:
4.1. Insert collapsible spare wheel.
4.2. Screw in fastening screw -B-.
4.3. Position twist grip -A- and tighten fastening screw -B-.