Fig. 188: Identifying AGM Battery
Introduction
In September 2002, the first so-called VRLA batteries, better known as AGM
batteries came into use. (VRLA
means V alve R egulated L ead A cid, i.e. lea
A vehicle battery is constructed for the installation location and the
individual power requirements of the
particular vehicle. These individual power requirements depend on the
motorization and dif
WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY !
Observe notes on POWER SUPPLY /on intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
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Notes
Necessary preliminary work:
Cutting cables to length and strip insulation
Special tools for wiring harness repairs.
Spare parts for vehicle electrical system (stop parts and housings):
Sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service.
Refer to Service Information SI 2 04 07 341
1. Crimping stop p
General considerations when checking seat belts:
The seat belts must be checked after an accident.
For the check, you should start by trying to get information on which seats in
the car involved in the accident
were occupied. If this is not possible, check all the seat belts in the car and
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