61 12 002 Replacing battery positive lead (from battery to luggage compartment connector)

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WARNING: Observe Safety Instructions for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open cap (1) and release nut underneath.

Remove cable lug mounting from positive battery lead (2).

WARNING: Risk of short circuits!

When installing, ensure:

Correct screw connection
Correct seating of cable lug mounting on positive batter lead (2)
For tightening torque refer to 61 12 1AZ in 61 12 AUXILIARY CABLES/LEADS .

Fig 1: Identifying Positive Battery Lead And Cap
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Replacement with build date up to 03/2006:

Connect repair cable for battery terminal (1) to safety battery terminal (2).

Install Battery .

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Terminal Cable And Safety Battery Terminal

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Cut off plug connection (1) and connect to battery terminal repair cable (2).

Secure battery terminal repair cable (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Battery Terminal Repair Cable

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