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

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WARNING: Observe SAFETY INFORMATIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions on INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS) .

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances pull or lever safety battery terminal off by force.

Necessary preliminary work

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Only disconnect E72 : both battery earth leads.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Open cover and release nut (2). Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ .

Open cover (3) and slacken nut underneath. Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .

Using a suitable tool, expand locking bracket (4) at lower end and clip out.

Raise power distribution box slightly and remove safety battery terminal.

Fig 1: Expanding Locking Bracket Using Suitable Tool

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Unclamp cover (1) from cable shoe mounting.

Slacken nut (2). Tightening torque 61 12 3AZ .

Disconnect positive battery cable.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Shoe Mounting Cover And Nuts

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Installation note:

Risk of short circuits!

Make sure positive battery cable is correctly seated on cable shoe mounting.