12 42 510 Replacing battery positive lead (between starter and B+ terminal) (S65)

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Read fault memory. Switch off ignition

Disconnect battery negative lead from battery and lay to one side.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Release and raise cable duct for engine wiring harness; refer to REMOVING ENGINE WIRING HARNESS

Release nut (2) on B+ lead.

Remove B+ leads.

Installation:

Tightening torque, 12 41 1AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Nut

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Release clamp for B+ lead on cylinder no. 4.

Unclip lead from cable holders.

Fig 2: Unclipping Lead From Cable Holders

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Remove cover from B+ terminal. Unfasten nut. Remove B+ lead.

Installation:

Tightening torque, 12 42 1AZ

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Positive Lead On Battery Positive Terminal

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NOTE: Assemble engine.

Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.

Check stored fault messages.

Rectify faults and clear fault memory.