61 14 ... Removing and installing/replacing engine compartment B+ terminal

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Electronics Box

Open cap (1) and release nut underneath.

For tightening torque refer to 61 12 4AZ in 61 12 AUXILIARY CABLES/LEADS .

Remove cable lug mounting from positive battery leads.

Fig 1: Identifying Positive Battery Lead Cap

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Remove cover (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover

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Unscrew nuts (1).

For tightening torque refer to 61 12 4AZ in 61 12 AUXILIARY CABLES/LEADS .

Remove positive leads.

Release lock (2).

Remove B+ terminal with cover (3).

Installation:

Cover (3) must snap correctly into B+ terminal.

Fig 3: Identifying Nut, Lock And Cover

G04727563

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