Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 55 AMG - Manual (Page 321)

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Practical hints
Batteries
Removing the batteries
Removing the battery for electrical con-
sumers
̈ Remove the screws securing the bat-
tery in the trunk.
̈ Remove the battery support and brack-
et. Take out the battery.
Removing the starter battery
̈ Remove the screws securing the start-
er battery in the engine compartment.
̈ Lift the retaining bracket and remove
the battery.
Charging and reinstalling batteries
̈ Charge batteries in accordance with
the instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
̈ Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
Reconnecting the batteries
Reconnecting the starter battery
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.
̈ Connect the negative lead.
Warning!
G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
!
To avoid damage to electrical compo-
nents, always reconnect the starter
battery (in engine compartment) first.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
!
The battery, its filler caps, and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.