61 12 002 Replacing Battery Positive Lead (from Battery to Luggage Compartment Connector)

61 12 002 - Replacing battery positive lead (from battery to luggage compartment connector)





Warning!
Observe safety instructions Technician Safety Information for handling vehicle battery.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right luggage compartment trim panel Removing and Installing/Replacing Flap in Luggage Compartment Trim on Right
- Remove battery cover
- Disconnect battery negative lead 61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
- Remove distribution box 61 14 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Distribution Box (on Battery)
- Remove battery 61 21 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Battery





Open cap (1) and release nut underneath.
Remove cable lug mounting from positive battery lead (2).

Warning!
Risk of short circuits!
When installing, ensure:
- Correct screw connection
- Correct seating of cable lug mounting on positive battery lead (2)
- Tightening torque 61 12 1AZ [1][2]Battery Cable.





Replacement with build date up to 03/2006:
Connect repair cable for battery terminal (1) to safety battery terminal (2).
Install battery 61 21 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Battery.
Install distribution box 61 14 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Distribution Box (on Battery).





Cut off plug connection (1) and connect to battery terminal repair cable (2).
Follow notes for repairing airbag leads Service and Repair.
Secure battery terminal repair cable (2).