- turn off the ignition;
- remove the decorative battery cover;
- disconnect the negative battery cable first, then the positive cable;
- remove the left front wheel arch mudguard;
Figure 5.20. Unscrewing the bolt (1) securing the battery support
- unscrew bolt 1 from under the left front wheel arch (see Figure 5.20) battery support fastenings;
- remove the battery from the car;
- remove the battery support.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:
- check that the battery is securely fastened, otherwise its service life may be significantly reduced;
- connect the positive terminal to the battery first, then the negative one and secure them by tightening the mounting nuts to a torque of 5 N·m;
- initiate all electronic systems.