61 12 002 Replacing battery positive lead (from battery to luggage compartment connector)

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WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL
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 61 12 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Cap And Positive Battery Lead

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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 .

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Terminal And Safety Battery Terminal

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Cut off plug connection (1) and connect to battery terminal repair cable (2).

Follow notes for REPAIRING AIRBAG LEADS .

Secure battery terminal repair cable (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Terminal Repair Cable With Plug Connection

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