12 42 500 Replacing Battery Positive Lead (Between Starter, Alternator and Battery Positive Terminal)

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
- Disconnect battery negative lead
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery
- Remove intake air manifold Service and Repair





Remove protective cap (not shown).
Release nut, remove battery positive lead (1) from battery positive terminal.
Tightening torque 12 42 1AZ [1][2]12 42 Alternator Lead.





Release nut and remove battery positive lead (1) from alternator.
Tightening torque 12 31 1AZ 12 31 Alternator with Drive and Mounting Parts.





Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Unfasten nut.
Tightening torque 12 41 3AZ 12 41 Starter Motor with Mounting.
Detach battery positive lead (2) from starter motor and remove.






Note:
Check stored fault messages.
Now clear the fault memory.