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Necessary preliminary tasks

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To access negative lead of battery, perform the necessary preliminary work described in DISCONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .

Do not disconnect negative lead of battery. 

Connect BMW diagnosis system.

Connect clip-on probe to negative lead of battery. The arrow on the current clamp must point towards the battery.