Fig. 197 Engine compartment: pushing up the vehicle battery sleeve
The 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
Removing and installing fuel pump control unit -J538-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409-
Procedure:
Removing
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O-ring
These O-rings seal the joints between the individual
components of the refrigerant circuit.
Use only seals that are resistant to refrigerant R134a and
its associated refrigerant oils. This is assured by using
genuine replacement parts.
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Assembly overview - starter, vehicles with dual clutch gearbox (DQ250-6F)
1 -
Starter -B-
Removing and installing
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2 -
Bolt
Specified torque: 40 Nm
3 -
Electrical connector
4 -
Nut
Speci ...