12 42 510 Replacing battery positive lead (between starter and jump-start connection point) (M57T2)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory
Switch off ignition
DISCONNECT BATTERY

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY

NOTE: For a better overview, this work step is shown from below. All the tasks can be performed from above.

Slacken nut (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque: 12 52 6AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Lead And Nut

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Disconnect battery positive lead (2) from starter motor.

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

Fold cover (4) downwards.

Unscrew nut (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque: 12 52 7AZ .

Detach battery positive lead (1) from jump start connection point and remove

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Positive Lead From Starter Motor

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NOTE:

Add final details to vehicle
Check stored faults
Clear fault memory