Battery check BMW 5-Series 2003 - 2010 | Haynes Manuals

Battery check BMW 5-Series 2003 - 2010 | Haynes Manuals

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BMW 5-Series 2003-2010

BMW 5-Series

2003 - 2010
Battery check
Time
8 minutes
Difficulty
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- step 1
Open the battery cover
- step 2
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight
- step 3
Open the 'Positive' (+) protective cover
- step 4
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 5
Check battery is generally secure, if loose, tighten the battery retainer
- step 6
The battery retaining clamp position
- step 7
To tighten, a 13 mm socket is needed. Not too tight as you may damage the battery casing
- step 8
Use a 10 mm spanner or socket. Replace battery cover

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