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12 42 510 Replacing battery positive lead (between starter and jump-start connection point) (M57T2)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY

NOTE: For a better overview, this work step is shown from below. All the tasks can be performed from above.

Slacken nut (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque: 12 52 6AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Lead And Nut
G06913258Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect battery positive lead (2) from starter motor.

Unclip battery positive lead (1) from holder (2).

Fold cover (4) downwards.

Unscrew nut (3).

Installation: 

Tightening torque: 12 52 7AZ .

Detach battery positive lead (1) from jump start connection point and remove

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Positive Lead From Starter Motor
G06913260Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:
  • Add final details to vehicle
  • Check stored faults
  • Clear fault memory