12 42 500 Replacing positive battery cable between starter motor, alternator and positive battery connection point (N55)

Necessary preliminary work

Fold back cover (1).

Release nut underneath. Remove positive battery cable (2) from positive battery connection point.

Tightening torque: 12 42 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Positive Battery Cable And Cover

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Remove protective cap (2) and release nut underneath.

Tightening torque: 12 42 1AZ .

Disconnect positive battery cable from alternator.

Fig 2: Identifying Connector And Protective Cap

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Unclip positive battery cable (1) from holder (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Positive Battery Cable And Holder

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Release nut (2) on starter motor only .

Tightening torque, 12 42 2AZ .

Remove positive battery cable from starter motor and pull out.

Fig 4: Identifying Connector, Nuts, Screws And Starter Motor

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