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Remove the positive battery cable from the starter to remote positive terminal

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system. 
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire! 
  • Make sure that there is no charger  connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
  • Detach battery ground lead from battery.
  • For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

Preliminary work 

Positive battery cable from the starter motor to the remote positive terminal 

G15643069Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system. 
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire! 
  • Make sure that there is no charger  connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
  • Detach battery ground lead from battery.
  • For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
WARNING: Hot surfaces. 
Risk of burning! 
  • Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
G14206958Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.