Battery earth lead - r+r
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2011
- Section
- Current generation › Battery earth lead - r+r
Electrical equipmentBattery earth lead - r+r
BATTERY EARTH LEAD - R+R
Removing
- Open the bonnet.
1. Disconnect the negative terminal (1a) from the battery after having loosened it by rotating the cam lever (1b).
| Description | Component |
|---|---|
| BATTERY | See A001 BATTERY |
2. Undo the bolt and disconnect the electrical connection from the bodyshell.
| Description | Component |
|---|---|
| BATTERY EARTH ON BODYSHELL | See C003 BATTERY EARTH ON BODYSHELL |
3. Keep the battery earth lead.
Refitting
- Check that the battery earth lead is not damaged and test the electrical continuity.
- Position the electrical connection on the bodyshell and secure it using the bolt.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATTERY EARTH LEAD | Bolt | M8x16 | 1.2 ÷ 1.8 |
- Place the negative battery terminal in position, then secure it using the cam lever.
- Close the bonnet.
- Test the operation of the electrical system.
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