Stingerz4m
Member
Hi,
Time to replace the battery. I did this once before and it was a real pain due to battery being located deep in the trunk close to the seat. Most bmws are in the trunk but under the matt or on the side and are easy to get to. THis one is actually deep inside the trunk and you cannot see what you are doing. are there any videos or instructions on how to do this. There is a metal cage over the battery and it seems like if I slide the battery in/out, it might short on that cage. having trouble getting the cage out. cant remember how I did it.
ALso, is there a proper order for removing the cables, Normally on vehicles, I remove positive first, but seem to be reading that on the BMW I should remove the ground first.
What about programming the battery? cant find a you tube video for the z4m. the ones I see show a sensor on the negative terminal, but on mine, I see no such sensor.
What things need to be reinitialized after battery installation is complete?
Also, recommendations for a battery for this vehicle?
Thanks in advance.
Time to replace the battery. I did this once before and it was a real pain due to battery being located deep in the trunk close to the seat. Most bmws are in the trunk but under the matt or on the side and are easy to get to. THis one is actually deep inside the trunk and you cannot see what you are doing. are there any videos or instructions on how to do this. There is a metal cage over the battery and it seems like if I slide the battery in/out, it might short on that cage. having trouble getting the cage out. cant remember how I did it.
ALso, is there a proper order for removing the cables, Normally on vehicles, I remove positive first, but seem to be reading that on the BMW I should remove the ground first.
What about programming the battery? cant find a you tube video for the z4m. the ones I see show a sensor on the negative terminal, but on mine, I see no such sensor.
What things need to be reinitialized after battery installation is complete?
Also, recommendations for a battery for this vehicle?
Thanks in advance.