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– Connect the battery charger to the battery. Switch on the battery charger.
Battery charger (58429074000)
In addition, this battery charger can be used to test the quiescent current, the start
ability of the battery, and the alternator. With this device, you cannot overcharge
the battery. The charging time may be longer at low temperatures.
– Switch off the battery charger after charging and disconnect from the battery.
Finishing work
– Install the battery. ( p. 81)
– Mount the seat. ( p. 53)
14.4 Changing the main fuse (All XC models)
Warning
Fire hazard Incorrect fuses overload the electrical system.
– Only use fuses with the required ampere value.
– Do not bypass or repair fuses.
Info
The main fuse protects all power consumers of the vehicle. It is located in the starter relay housing under the seat.
Preparatory work
– Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 52)
F00161-10
Main work
–
Pull starter relay
from the holder.
F00162-10
–
Take off protection caps
.
–
Remove the faulty main fuse
.
Info
You can recognize a defective fuse by a burned-out fuse wire
.
A spare fuse
is located in the starter relay.
– Install a new main fuse.
Fuse (58011109110) ( p. 122)
– Check that the electrical system is functioning properly.
Tip
Insert a spare fuse so that it is available if needed.
– Mount the protection caps.
– Mount the starter relay onto the holder and route the cable.
Finishing work
– Mount the seat. ( p. 53)