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Install positive battery cable

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections. Sheared wires can cause a short circuit. 
  • Do not pull on wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Electrostatic discharge. 
Damage to or destruction of electrical components. 
  • Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
  • Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
  • Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
  • Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
  • For additional information see: 61 35.. NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Battery positive lead to starter
M8 tightening torque  13.4 Nm
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NOTE: To provide a better overview: Illustration of surrounding parts removed.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Hexagon screw M6 with threaded bolt M5
Screw M6 with threaded bolt M5 tightening torque  10 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Ground cable on cylinder head cover/ground pin
Nut M5 tightening torque  4.6 Nm
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Wiring harness to cylinder head cover
M6x16 screw tightening torque  10 Nm
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Hexagon screw M6 with threaded bolt M5 to cylinder head cover
Hexagon screw M6 with threaded bolt M5 tightening torque  10 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Wiring harness sensor system to the cylinder head cover
M6x16 screw tightening torque  8 Nm
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cable splitter sensor system to the cylinder head cover
hexagon nut M5 tightening torque  5.5 Nm
G15054492Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Wiring harness to cylinder head cover
M6x16 screw tightening torque  10 Nm
G15054480Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Auxiliary terminal for jump starting
Flange nut M8 Tightening torque  15 Nm
G15054476Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Follow-up work