61 12 002 Replacing positive battery cable (from battery to luggage compartment connector)
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WARNING:
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery, refer to 61 00 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch trim
Release plastic nuts (1).
Remove underlay for floor panel at rear left (2).
Remove underlay for luggage compartment floor panel (3).
Disconnect battery negative lead (1).
Disconnect plug connection (2) of one-pin IBS cable (3).
Release nut (5) of safety battery terminal (4), tightening torque, refer to 61 21 1AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .
IMPORTANT:
Do not under any circumstances pull/lever safety battery terminal (4) off by force.
Detach safety battery terminal (4) towards top, lay to one side and secure.
Unlock cable lug mounting (1) and fold back.
Unscrew bolt (2).
Unclip cable lug mounting (1) from positive battery cable (3) and remove.
WARNING:
Risk of short circuits! When installing, ensure:
- Correct seating of cable lug mounting (1) on positive battery cable (3)
- Correct screw connection
Unclip positive battery cable (1) from cable guides (2) and remove.