Cars with primary catalytic converters only (M62)

Release screws (1) in floor trim panel (2).

Press floor trim panel (2) down a little.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws Floor Trim Panel

Pull off cap (1) on battery positive lead.

Release nut on battery positive lead (2).

Disconnect battery positive lead (2).

Loosen screw (3).

Remove lead holder (4).

Release expansion rivet (5).

Pull panel (6) down a little.

Withdraw battery positive lead (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Off Cap Battery Positive Lead

Remove cover cap (1) on starter.

Fig 3: Removing Cover Cap On Starter

Unfasten nut (2).

Tightening torque, refer to 12 41 4AZ STARTER AND MOUNTING PARTS .

Remove battery positive lead (3) from lead holder (4).

Withdraw battery positive lead (3).

Unscrew bolts (1).

Remove shield plate (2).

Fig 4: Removing Shield Plate

Unfasten cable connector (1).

Remove battery positive lead (3) from lead holders (2).

Fig 5: Removing Battery Positive Lead

Unfasten cable clip (2).

Remove battery positive lead from lead holders (1).

Fig 6: Removing Battery Positive Lead From Lead Holders

Press press-stud fasteners (1...4) in succession and at same time raise acoustic cover slightly.

Remove acoustic cover once all four press-stud fasteners have been unlocked.