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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open cover.

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 12 42 3AZ .

Remove positive battery cable lead (2) from positive battery connection point.

Fig 1: Identifying Positive Battery Cable Lead And Nut

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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 2: Identifying Alternator And Starter Motor Positive Battery Cable

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NOTE: Reassemble the vehicle.
Check stored fault messages.
Delete fault memory.