61 12 002 Replacing positive battery cable (from battery to luggage compartment cable connector)

WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling vehicle battery.

Follow instructions on Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS). Refer to 61 12... NOTES ON INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS) .

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances use force to pull or lever off safety battery terminal.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Work shown on the F30 by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other models.

Release screw (1) and remove holder (2).

Tightening torque: 61 21 5AZ .

Slide battery fully towards rear.

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NOTE: Make sure battery is correctly fitted.

Open cover (1) and release nut (2) below it.

Tightening torque: 61 21 1AZ .

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances pull or lever off safety battery terminal (3) by force.

Remove safety battery terminal (3) towards top.

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Release lock of plug connection (1) in direction of arrow with a suitable tool.

Remove plug connection (1) from safety battery terminal (2) in direction of arrow.

Pull off plug connection (3) from safety battery terminal (2).

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Open cover on power distribution box (2) and release nut (1) underneath.

Tightening torque: 61 21 4AZ .

Remove positive battery cable from power distribution box (2).

NOTE: Risk of short circuits!

Make sure positive battery cable is correctly fitted.

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Remove cover (1) and release nut (2) below it.

Tightening torque: 61 21 4AZ .

Remove complete positive battery cable from vehicle.

NOTE: Risk of short circuits!

Make sure positive battery cable is correctly fitted.

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