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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Necessary preliminary work
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
IMPORTANT: The intake camshaft must first be rotated in such a way that
the camshaft is
free from tension when the bearing caps are released (risk of damage).
Remove right CYLINDER HEAD COVER.
Check TIMING.
Remove RIGHT INLET ADJUSTMENT UNIT.
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Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to