Battery in engine compartment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW M Roadster, 2002 BMW M Coupe, 2001 BMW M Roadster, and 2001 BMW M Coupe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Safety battery terminal is replaced with cable up to battery positive support point.
Safety battery terminal is omitted as from 03/2002 from all E46 LHD models with 4-cylinder engines.