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Removing 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.
WARNING: Hot surfaces. 
Risk of burning! 
  • Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
CAUTION: Improper routing of the positive battery cable. 
Risk of short circuits! 
  • Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.

Preliminary work 

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

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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.
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