Fig. 197 Engine compartment: pushing up the vehicle battery sleeve
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe electrolyte level of the vehicle battery should be checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older vehicle batteries. The vehicle battery is otherwise maintenance-free.
Vehicles with a start/stop system ( ) are fitted with special vehicle batteries. For technical reasons, it might not be possible to check the electrolyte level in these vehicle batteries.
Preparation
Battery cover
To open, fold the sleeve away in the direction of the arrow .
To close, fold the cover against the direction of the arrow .
Checking the electrolyte level
Colour display | Action |
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Light yellow or without colour | The electrolyte level of the vehicle is too low. The vehicle battery should be checked and replaced by a qualified workshop if necessary. |
Black | The electrolyte level of the vehicle battery is correct. |
WARNING
Any work on the vehicle battery can cause serious chemical burns, explosions and electric shocks.Repair paintwork system for matt-finished vehicles
Issue 04.13
The repair paintwork system for matt-finished vehicles is
outlined below. Area of use: larger areas/full painting
operations
Application
Metal substrate
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Removing and installing heat shield for centre exhaust system
Note
The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified
slightly depending on engine fitted.
Removing
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Removing rear exhaust system
→ Rep. gr.26.
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Loosen lock washers -2-.
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General repair notes
Before starting work on the fuel supply system, the
following steps must be performed:
Before starting work, the extraction hose of a switched-on
exhaust gas extraction system must be laid near to the assembly
opening of the fuel t ...