Replacing positive battery cable between starter motor, alternator and positive battery connection point (N55) (X6 xDrive 35i, X6 sDrive 35i)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
• Switch off ignition.
• Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
• Remove INTAKE PLENUM .

Open cover.

Release nut, remove positive battery cable (1) from positive battery connection point.

Tightening torque 12 42 3AZ .

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Release nut and remove positive battery cable (1) from alternator.

Tightening torque 12 42 1AZ .

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

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Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque 12 42 2AZ .

Detach positive battery cable (2) from starter motor and remove.

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