T54.10-0037-02
Maintenance flap above rear axle on the right
1 Battery circuit breaker
T54.10-0038-11
Maintenance flap above front axle on the left
2 Battery tray
| Remove/install | ||
Danger! | Risk of explosion caused by escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of injury caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or metal spatter due to short circuit. Risk of burn injuries caused by short circuit. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or absorption of lead over the skin or orifices | No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves and clothing and safety glasses with side guards. Do not place any conductive objects on the battery and avoid any short circuit from battery positive to ground. Only fill liquid battery electrolyte (diluted sulfuric acid) into suitable and appropriately marked containers. | |
1 | Switch off ignition | ||
2 | Open maintenance flap on right above rear axle | ||
3 | Position battery circuit breaker (1) on "0" | ||
4 | Open maintenance flap on left above front axle and remove cover panel in battery compartment | ||
5 | Remove locks on battery tray (2) and pull out battery tray (2) | ||
| Cleaning | ||
6 | Clean the batteries | No dirt must enter the cells. | |
| Notes on battery | All models | |
| Testing | ||
7 | Unscrew battery plugs and check fluid level | The fluid level must be approx. 15 mm above the plates. Under no circumstances should the plates project out of the fluid. See also the marking for fluid level on the battery. | |
8 | Screw in battery plugs | ||
9 | Install in the reverse order | Steps 5 - 2. |