12 42 500 Replacing battery positive lead (between starter, alternator and battery positive terminal)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove protective cap (not shown).

Release nut, remove battery positive lead (1) from battery positive terminal.

Tightening torque 12 42 1AZ in STARTER LEAD .

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Lead To Battery And Retaining Nut

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Release nut and remove battery positive lead (1) from alternator.

Tightening torque 12 31 1AZ.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Positive Lead To Alternator And Retaining Nut

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unfasten nut.

For tightening torque refer to 12 41 3AZ in 12 41 STARTER MOTOR WITH MOUNTING .

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

Fig 3: Identifying Plug, Battery Positive Lead To Starter And Nut

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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.

Now clear the fault memory.