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: All adjusting procedures on the chain drive must be observed.
A timing chain which is tensioned too tautly can cause noises in the chain
drive.
A timing chain that is too slack can cause the timing chain to jump.
Risk of damage in oil pump drive.
Necessary preliminary work
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NOTE:
Pay attention to released wheel and tire combinations for BMW ALPINA.
The valve for checking the tire inflation pressure is located under
the hub
cap.
Removing the hub cap
Press on emblem in area (1) and turn in direction of arrow.
Fig. 14: Turning Hub Cap By Pressing On Emblem
Open l