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Use this guide to disconnect the trunk-mounted battery in your BMW E36. This procedure was done on a US 1997 M3.
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1992-1999 BMW 3 Series Battery Replacement
Use this guide to disconnect the trunk-mounted...
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- Remove the battery cover by pressing in the retaining tab, and then gently lifting.
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- Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery by loosening the 13 mm nut securing the cable to the battery terminal.
- Cover the negative terminal with insulating material.