Cars without primary catalytic converters only (M60, M62)

Unfasten screw connection on oil-filter housing.

Fig 1: Removing Screw Oil-Filter Housing

Place oil-filter housing to one side.

Fig 2: Removing Housing

Disconnect alternator connections.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Alternator Connections

Connections illustrated here on removed alternator.

Unfasten plug connection (1).

Fig 4: Removing Plug Connection

Unfasten nut (2).

Tightening torque, refer to 12 31 1AZ ALTERNATOR WITH DRIVE AND MOUNTING .

Unscrew and remove splash guard.

Unfasten screw on retaining clip on engine mounting arm.

Fig 5: Unfastening Screw On Retaining Clip On Engine Mounting Arm

Unfasten screws on guide tube on oil pan.

Fig 6: Unfastening Screws On Guide Tube On Oil Pan

Impact protection for battery positive wire on floor of vehicle.

Unfasten screws.

Fig 7: Removing Screws

Remove impact protector.

Battery positive lead on starter, release nut.

Disconnect battery positive lead.

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

Fig 8: Disconnecting Battery Positive Lead

Lift rubber cap off positive battery support point on floor assembly.

Fig 9: Lifting Rubber Cap Off Positive Battery Support Point

Unfasten nut.

Fig 10: Removing Nut

Unscrew screw.

Remove positive battery line.

Fig 11: Removing Positive Battery Line