12 42 510 Replacing battery positive lead (between starter motor and battery positive support point) (M54)

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Read fault memory. Switch off ignition.

Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery, refer to 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .

Remove front splash guard.

Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery, refer to 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect battery negative lead from battery and lay to one side.

Remove cover from fuel injectors.

Fold back protective cap (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap

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Release nut.

Remove battery positive lead from support point.

Release nut (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 12 41 4AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Disconnect battery positive lead (2) from starter motor.

Remove battery positive lead.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Positive Lead From Starter Motor

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NOTE: Interrogate fault memory of DME control module.
Check stored fault messages.
Rectify faults.
Then clear fault memory.