12 42 550 Removing and installing/replacing battery positive lead between starter motor and jump start terminal

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unclip cover (1).

Fig 1: Unclipping Cover

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Open protective cap.

Fig 2: Unscrewing Nut

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Unscrew nut (1).

Tightening torque 12 51 4AZ .

Remove cover for fuel injectors.

Unclip battery positive lead (1) from holder (2).

Fig 3: Unclipping Battery Positive Lead From Holder

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Unscrew nut (1).

Fig 4: Detaching Battery Positive Lead From Starter Motor

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Tightening torque 12 41 4AZ .

Detach battery positive lead (2) from starter motor and remove.

NOTE: Check stored fault messages.

Now clear the fault memory.