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12 42 600 Replacing positive battery cable between alternator and positive battery connection point (N55 Hybrid)

WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life! 
The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work: 

Necessary preliminary work: 

Fold back cover (1).

Release nut underneath. Remove positive battery cable from battery positive terminal.

Tightening torque: 12 42 3AZ

Release positive battery cable from clamps (2) and (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Alternator Back Cover And Positive Battery Cable Clamps
G11176859Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release positive battery cable from line clip (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Positive Battery Cable Line Clip
G11176860Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove protective cap (2) and release nut underneath.

Tightening torque: 12 42 1AZ .

Remove positive battery cable from alternator and feed out.

Fig 3: Identifying Alternator Protective Cap
G11176861Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Reassemble the vehicle.

Check stored fault messages.


Clear diagnostic fault entries from fault memory.