12 42 500 Removing and Installing Or Replacing Battery Positive Lead (between Starter, Alternator And Battery Positive Terminal)
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
- Switch off ignition
- Disconnect battery negative lead. See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
- Remove intake air manifold. See 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD (N52)
Open cover.
Release nut, remove battery positive lead (1) from battery positive terminal.
Tightening torque. See 12 42 STARTER CABLE .
Release nut and remove battery positive lead (1) from alternator. Tightening torque 12 31 1AZ. See 12 31 ALTERNATOR WITH DRIVE AND MOUNTING PARTS
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Unfasten nut.
Tightening torque 12 41 3AZ. See 12 41 STARTER MOTOR WITH MOUNTING
Detach battery positive lead (2) from starter motor and remove.
NOTE:
Check stored fault messages. Now clear the fault memory.