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Replace the battery in a Mercedes CLA/GLA.

Model: Mercedes Gla MK 1, W156 - Years 2013-2019
Part: Battery

To replace the battery in a Mercedes CLA, position the car on a flat surface or on a ramp for safe access, then open the bonnet. Locate the battery housing, which is situated in the plastic box at the top centre/right of the engine bay. Remove the cover to access the battery. Disconnect all connected cables using the appropriate key, then unscrew the bolts securing it in place. Replace it with a new battery and reassemble everything by reversing the previous steps.

Updated on 22 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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