12 42 500 Removing and installing or replacing battery positive lead (between alternator, starter motor and jump start connection point) (N62, N62TU)
REPLACING BATTERY POSITIVE LEAD
| Work step | Note: |
| Switch off ignition. | |
| Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 61 21 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BATTERY . | Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. Refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY . |
| Detach battery positive lead from support point. | Tightening torque, refer to 12 42 1AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545i (4.4L) E60/N62 . |
| Remove intake air manifold. Refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (N62) . | |
| Remove fan cowl. Refer to 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N62, N62TU) . | |
| Detach battery positive lead from alternator. | |
| Release expansion tank. | |
| Secure engine in installation position with special tool. | |
| Release both engine mounts from above. | |
| Lower front axle. | |
| Remove right exhaust manifold. | |
| Remove heat shield from starter motor. Refer to 12 41 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STARTER MOTOR (N62, N62TU) . | |
| Detach battery positive lead from starter motor. Refer to 12 41 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STARTER MOTOR (N62, N62TU) . | Tightening torque, refer to 12 41 4AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545i (4.4L) E60/N62 . |
| Remove battery positive lead. |