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Battery check BMW 3-Series 2005 - 2008 | Haynes Manuals

Battery check BMW 3-Series 2005 - 2008 | Haynes Manuals

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BMW 3-Series 2005-2008

BMW 3-Series

2005 - 2008
Battery check
Time
10 minutes
Difficulty
Find your vehicle
- step 1
Locate the battery, it's in the car's boot
- step 2
Open the battery cover
- step 3
Place the cover to one side
- step 4
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight
- step 5
Check the Positive (+) terminal clamp is tight. CAUTION ⠀ “ if using a spanner to tighten terminal, be careful not to short the spanner on the bodywork
- step 6
Check battery is generally secure, if loose, tighten the battery retainer If you have to replace the battery or alternator, click below
- step 7
To tighten, a 10mm socket is needed. Not too tight as you may damage the battery casing. Replace cover

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