Fastening the positive battery cables

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CAUTION: Improper routing of the positive battery cable.
Risk of short circuits!

Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.

WARNING: Incorrect screw connection of positive battery cable.
Risk of fire!

Ensure that the positive battery cable is screwed with the correct nut.

Feed in the positive battery cables (2) and position them on the starter motor generator.
Replace the nuts (1).
Parts: Nuts

Tighten nuts (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Positive battery cable to the starter motor generator
M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

Insert and install the cover (1).

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Feed the positive battery cable (2) into the holder and install it.

Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Battery positive lead to battery positive terminal
M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes.
Some parts may differ in certain details.

Insert and install the cover (2).
The locks (1) must engage audibly.

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