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12 42 500 Replacing battery positive lead between starter, alternator and battery positive terminal (N54)

Necessary preliminary tasks 

Open cover.

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 12 42 3AZ .

Remove battery positive lead (2) from battery positive terminal.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Lead And Nuts
G06904082Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release nut (1) on starter.

Tightening torque 12 42 2AZ .

Disconnect battery positive lead from starter.

Release nut (2) on alternator.

Tightening torque 12 42 1AZ .

Release battery positive lead from retainer (3), feed out and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer And Nuts
G06905182Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Add final details to vehicle.
Check stored fault messages.
Now clear the fault memory.