61 12 002 Replacing positive battery cable (from battery to luggage compartment cable connector)

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WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions on INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS) .

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances use force to pull or lever off safety battery terminal.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY LEAD FROM NEGATIVE CONNECTION POINT

NOTE: Work shown on the F30 by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other models.

Release screw (1) and remove holder (2).

Tightening torque 61 21 5AZ .

Slide battery fully towards rear.

Installation note:

Make sure battery is correctly fitted.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Holder

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Open cover (1) and release nut (2) below it.

Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances pull or lever off safety battery terminal (3) by force.

Remove safety battery terminal (3) towards top.

Fig 2: Identifying Safety Battery Terminal, Cover And Nut

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Release lock of plug connection (1) in direction of arrow with a suitable tool.

Remove plug connection (1) from safety battery terminal (2) in direction of arrow.

Pull off plug connection (3) from safety battery terminal (2).

Fig 3: Removing Plug Connection From Safety Battery Terminal

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Open cover on power distribution box (2) and release nut (1) underneath.

Tightening torque 61 21 4AZ .

Remove positive battery cable from power distribution box (2).

Installation note:

Risk of short circuits!

Make sure positive battery cable is correctly fitted.

Fig 4: Identifying Power Distribution Box And Nut

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Remove cover (1) and release nut (2) below it.

Tightening torque 61 21 4AZ .

Remove complete positive battery cable from vehicle.

Installation note:

Risk of short circuits!

Make sure positive battery cable is correctly fitted.

Fig 5: Identifying Cover And Nut

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