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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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on HANDLING WIRING HARNESSES and
cables.
Necessary preliminary work
Close front side window completely
Disconnect BATTERY CABLE
Remove SOUND INSULATION IN FRONT DOOR
Remove LEFT-HAND OUTER DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT DOOR.
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconn
A desiccant insert that is in a correctly functioning, sealed A/C system does
not have to be changed at regular
service-inspection intervals.
The desiccant bottle or desiccant insert must be replaced in the event of
the refrigerant being fouled by chips (e.g. mechanical damage to the
compressor