Battery, vehicle:removing;removing:vehicle battery – Mercedes-Benz 2003 C 240 4MATIC User Manual
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Practical hints
Battery
Disconnecting the battery
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Turn off all electrical consumers.
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Open the hood (
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Remove the filter box.
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Disconnect the battery negative
lead 1.
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Remove the cover 2 from the positive
terminal.
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Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the batteries
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Remove the screw-nuts securing the
battery.
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Remove the battery bracket.
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Take out the battery.
Charging and reinstalling batteries
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Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
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Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
Warning!
G
With a disconnected battery
ț
you will no longer be able to turn the key
in the starter switch
ț
the selector lever will remain locked in
position P
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.
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