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Disconnecting and connecting battery earth lead (X5 M)

WARNING: Observe SAFETY INFORMATIONS  for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions for DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Follow instructions on INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS) .
IMPORTANT: Do not use force to pull or lever off battery terminal with IBS. 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Main battery: 

Loosen nut (1).

Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .

Remove battery earth lead with IBS (2).

Lay battery earth lead with IBS (2) aside and secure.

Installation note: 

Make sure the battery earth lead (2) is correctly seated at the negative battery terminal.

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Auxiliary battery: 

Loosen nut (1).

Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .

Pull battery earth lead (2) off upwards.

Lay battery earth lead (2) aside and secure.

Installation note: 

Make sure the battery earth lead (2) is correctly seated at the negative battery terminal.

G11109898Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.