12 42 500 Replacing battery positive lead (between starter, alternator and battery positive terminal)

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Read out fault memory of DME control unit
• Switch off ignition
• See Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery 
• REMOVE SOUND GENERATOR
• Remove lock bridge. See 41 33 695 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOCK BRIDGE
• Disconnect battery positive lead from battery positive terminal. Tightening torque 61 21 1AZ .
• Unlock plug on bulkhead and disconnect

Release clamps (1) and detach air intake hose (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Clamps And Air Intake Hose

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release nut and disconnect battery positive lead (2).

Tightening torque 12 41 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug And Battery Positive Lead

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Release screw and remove holder (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Holder

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release nut and disconnect battery positive lead (2).

Tightening torque 12 31 2AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Plug And Battery Positive Lead

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Release bolts.

Tightening torque 12 51 3AZ.

Feed out air wiring harness (1) and remove.

Fig 5: Identifying Air Wiring Harness With Bolts

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