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12 42 500 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Battery Positive Lead (Between Starter, Alternator And Battery Positive Support Point) (M60, M62): Notes

Switch off ignition.

Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.

Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. See 12 00 Instructions For Disconnecting And Connecting Battery  .

Disconnect negative battery lead.

Cars without primary catalytic converters only (M60, M62)  Unfasten screw connection on oil-filter housing

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Connection On Oil Filter Housing
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Place oil-filter housing to one side.

Fig 2: Placing Oil Filter Housing To One Side
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Disconnect alternator connections.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Alternator Connections
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Connections illustrated here on removed alternator.

Unfasten plug connection (1).

Unfasten nut (2).

Tightening torque, see 12 31 1AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE .

Unscrew and remove splash guard.

Fig 4: Removing Nut
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Unfasten screw on retaining clip on engine mounting arm.

Fig 5: Identifying Screw On Retaining Clip On Engine Mounting Arm
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Unfasten screws on guide tube on oil pan.

Fig 6: Identifying Screws On Guide Tube On Oil Pan
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Impact protection for battery positive wire on floor of vehicle.

Unfasten screws.

Remove impact protector.

Fig 7: Removing Impact Protector With Screws
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Battery positive lead on starter, release nut.

Disconnect battery positive lead.

Tightening torque, see 12 41 4AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE .

Fig 8: Identifying Battery Positive Lead Nut
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Lift rubber cap off positive battery support point on floor assembly.

Fig 9: Lifting Rubber Cap Off Positive Battery Support Point On Floor Assembly
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Unfasten nut.

Fig 10: Identifying Nut
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Unscrew screw.

Remove positive battery line.

Fig 11: Identifying Battery Positive Line Screw
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