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).
N
Manual emergency release of transmission lock from inside vehicle is not
possible with GA6HP/GA8HP gearboxes from
03/2010
From production date 04/2010 on, the transmission lock release cable is
not fitted on:
F01/F02/F03 GA6HP from production date 03/2010
F01/F02/F03/F04 GA8HP from production
Notes
IMPORTANT: The timing can only be checked with special tool 11 9 900.
The timing may be misinterpreted if it is checked without special tool 11 9 900.
Cylinders 1-4:
Necessary preliminary work
Remove right CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Remove FAN COWL with electric fan
Remove BELT PULLEY for air co