61 12 002 Replacing battery positive lead (from battery to luggage compartment connector) (Sedan)
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WARNING:
Observe safety instructions
for handling vehicle battery.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right luggage compartment trim panel . See 51 47 171 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM ON RIGHT .
- Remove battery cover
- Disconnect battery negative lead
- Remove distribution box
- Remove battery
Open cap (1) and release nut underneath.
Remove cable lug mounting from positive battery lead (2).
WARNING:
Risk of short circuits!
When installing, ensure:
- Correct screw connection
- Correct seating of cable lug mounting on positive battery lead (2)
- Tightening torque, see 61 12 1AZ in 61 12 AUXILIARY CABLE .
Replacement with build date up to 03/2006:
Connect repair cable for battery terminal (1) to safety battery terminal (2).
Install battery.
Install distribution box
Cut off plug connection (1) and connect to battery terminal repair cable (2).
Follow notes for repairing airbag leads. See 61 00... REPAIRING AIRBAG CABLES .
Secure battery terminal repair cable (2).