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How to Replace the Battery of a Mercedes CLA

Model: Mercedes CLA C117, X117 - Years 2013-2019
Part: Battery

How do you replace the power battery of a Mercedes CLA? Open the car door and pull up the hood release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard; lift the hood (releasing the latch with your fingers), then secure it. Once the engine bay is open: you will find the battery on the right; remove the battery terminal clamp bolts with a socket wrench, then take the battery out of the engine bay and replace it with a new one (same voltage). Close the hood after installing the new battery. Test the battery.

Updated on 12 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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