12 42 BATTERY AND STARTER WIRING (530e xDrive PHEV 2018-2020)

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12 42 TIGHTENING TORQUE OVERVIEW

Battery positive lead to battery positive terminal
M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm
Battery positive lead to starter
M8	Tightening torque	13.5 Nm
Holder, positive battery cable to cylinder head cover
Self-tapping plastic screw 6x18	Tightening torque	6.5 Nm