12 42 500 Replacing positive battery cable between starter motor, alternator and positive battery connection point (N54T, N55)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove protective cap (not shown).

Release screw, remove positive battery cable (1) from battery positive terminal.

Tightening torque 12 42 3AZ .

Fig 1: Locating Positive Battery Cable Screw

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Remove protective cap and release nut underneath.

Tightening torque 12 42 1AZ .

Disconnect positive battery cable (1) from alternator.

Fig 2: Locating Positive Battery Cable Nut From Alternator

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Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque 12 42 2AZ .

Disconnect positive battery cable (2) from starter motor.

Fig 3: Locating Positive Battery Cable Nut From Starter Motor

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Unclip positive battery cable (1) from holder (2) and remove.

Fig 4: Identifying Positive Battery Cable From Holder

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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Delete fault memory.