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12 42 500 Replacing the positive battery cable between the starter motor, alternator and positive battery connection point (N16)

Necessary preliminary work: 

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Release nut and disconnect the positive battery cable (2).

Tightening torque 12 41 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Lead, Plug, And Nut
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Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Release nut and disconnect the positive battery cable (2).

Tightening torque 12 31 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug And Battery Positive Lead
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Release screws.

Tightening torque 12 51 3AZ .

Feed out air wiring harness (1) and remove.

Fig 3: Locating Air Wiring Harness Bolts
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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.

Delete fault memory.