Battery Positive Lead (Between Starter and Alternator)

Removing And Installing/Replacing Battery Positive Lead (Between Starter Motor And Alternator) (M54)

Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.

Observe instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery.
Disconnect negative battery lead.
Remove suction filter housing.







Release nut and detach battery positive lead (2) from alternator.








Release nut (1).

Disconnect battery positive lead (2) from starter motor.


NOTE:
For purposes of clarity, reinforcement plate is now shown.
Do not remove reinforcement plate.


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