Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Before disconnecting battery:
Turn off the ignition and other electrical loads/consumers to prevent
sparking when reconnecting.
NOTE: If the
Do not start the engine with help of starting sprays.
Preparation:
Conform with the following when starting engine with starting cable.
Ensure that jump lead wires are to appropriate cross-section s
IMPORTANT: Only repair those cables which show visible signs of damage.
In the event of
visible damage, make sure there is only one cable repair in effect after the
repair work. If no visible damage
NOTE: If the integral link is detached from the wheel carrier or
swinging arm, it is
necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear wheel.
Tension coil spring (and leave on vehicle).
Version with ride-height control: Deacti
Fig. 151: Identifying AGM Battery
Introduction
In September 2002 so-called VRLA batteries, better known as AGM batteries ,
were introduced.
(VRLA stands for Valve Regulated Lead Acid, i.e. lead acid battery with pressure
relief valve; AGM stands for
A bsorbent G lass M at, i.e. absorbent glass f