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

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL
• Remove battery cover
• Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD 
• Remove DISTRIBUTION BOX 
• Remove BATTERY 

Open cap (1) and release nut underneath.

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

When installing, ensure:

• Correct screw connection
• Correct seating of cable lug mounting on positive battery lead (2)
• Tightening torque 61 12 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Cap And Positive Battery Lead

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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  .

Install DISTRIBUTION BOX  .

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Terminal And Safety Battery Terminal

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

Follow notes for REPAIRING AIRBAG LEADS  .

Secure battery terminal repair cable (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Terminal Repair Cable With Plug Connection

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