12 42 500 Replacing positive battery cable between starter motor, alternator and positive battery connection point (N20)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cover (1).

Release nut (2) underneath.

Tightening torque: 12 42 3AZ .

Remove positive battery cable (3) from battery positive terminal.

Fig 1: Identifying Positive Battery Cable, Cover And Nut

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Unclip positive battery cable (1) from brackets (2) at rear of engine block.

Fig 2: Identifying Positive Battery Cable And Brackets

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Remove protective cap (1) and release nut underneath.

Tightening torque: 12 42 1AZ .

Release nut (2) on starter.

Tightening torque 12 42 2AZ .

Disconnect positive battery cable (3) from alternator and starter motor. Feed out positive battery cable (3) and remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Cap, Positive Battery Cable And Nut

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NOTE: Reassemble the vehicle.

Check stored fault messages.

Delete fault memory.