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
IMPORTANT:
1. Identify cause of damage (e.g. sharp-edged body parts, faulty
electrical
loads, jammed mechanisms, corrosion caused by ingress of water, etc.).
2. Read out fault memory.
3. Eliminate cause of damage.
4. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
5. Make sure that no safety-related
WARNING: Risk of scalding! Only perform this repair work after
engine has cooled down!
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Remove FAN COWL.
Drain coolant for charge air cooler.
Release clamp (1).
Tightening torque 13 71 8AZ.
Release clamp (2).