12 42 500 Replacing the battery positive lead between the starter and battery positive connection point (N55 hybrid)

WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life!
The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work :

DE -energize the high-voltage system.
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling hybrid cars.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD of auxiliary battery and cover.
Remove INTAKE PLENUM .

Pull off rubber mount (1) and slightly raise service cover (2) until lock of cover (3) is accessible.

Unlock lock and remove cover (3).

Fig 1: Locating Cover Lock

G10099969

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque: 12 42 3AZ .

Remove positive battery cable from battery positive terminal.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut And Positive Battery Cable

G10099970

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Release positive battery cable from clamp (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp

G10102285

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Release rear cable strap (1) on cylinder head cover.

Replace cable straps.

NOTE: Graphic shows engine removed.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Cable Strap On Cylinder Head Cover

G10102286

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Release nut (1) on starter motor.

Tightening torque: 12 42 2AZ .

Remove positive battery cable from starter motor and pull out.

Fig 5: Identifying Starter Motor Nut

G09914284

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NOTE: Reassemble the vehicle.
Check stored fault messages.
Delete fault memory.