27061900 Removing and installing battery
WM 270619 Removing and installing battery
Technical values
Removing battery
Information
For vehicles with a Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), please read the => 906323 Vehicle Tracking System (VTS) TI!
The battery is located at the front in the radiator tank.
Observe the warning notes and safety regulations for lead-acid batteries. => Safety instructions for handling batteries
1. Open the turn-lock caps -A- of the battery cover and take off the plastic lid.
Battery cover
WARNING
Caustic fluids
- 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
Caustic fluids
- 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.
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 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 rub the battery with a dry cloth.
2. First disconnect the negative then the positive leads from the battery.
Disconnecting battery
3. Pull the vent hose -C- away from the battery.
4. Unscrew the fastening screw for the battery mount -B- and remove the battery mount.
WARNING
Caustic fluids
- 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
Caustic fluids
- 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.
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 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 rub the battery with a dry cloth.
5. Risk of caustic burns! Remove battery from the battery box using the folding handles, without tilting it if at all possible.
Installing battery
Make sure that the vent hose is in good condition. If the hose is deformed or damaged, replace it.
WARNING
Caustic fluids
- 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
Caustic fluids
- 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.
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 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 rub the battery with a dry cloth.
1. Risk of caustic burns! Position the battery in the battery case below the stops, if at all possible without tilting it.
2. Position the battery mount and tighten with the fastening screw -B-. => M8: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Battery mount
3. Insert the vent hose for the battery.
4. Risk of short circuit! First connect the positive cable, then the negative cable to the battery. => M6: 5 Nm
5. Position the battery cover and secure using the two twist locks -A-. => 271219 Removing and installing battery cover - section on "Reworking"
Battery cover
Subsequent work
Subsequent work - battery
=> Work instructions after disconnecting the battery