51 47... Removing and installing/replacing battery cover

2012 BMW X5 50iSECTION 51 47... Removing and installing/replacing battery cover

Release screws (1).

Remove battery cover upwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cover Screws
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Replacement:Β 

Remove toolkit from battery cover.

RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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