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

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WARNING: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION  for handling the vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

If necessary, unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) of safety battery terminal lead.

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances pull/lever off safety battery terminal (1) by force.

Loosen nut (2).

Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .

Unscrew nut (3).

Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ .

Open cap (4) and release nut underneath.

Tightening torque 61 21 4AZ .

Unclip locking brackets from power distribution box (5) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Terminal, Nuts, Cap, And Power Distribution Box
G10063921Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Raise power distribution box (5) in direction of arrow and remove positive battery cable (6).