61 12... Completely replace positive battery cable (range extender)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY LEAD
Remove FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER
Remove RIGHT REAR WHEEL ARCH COVER
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR COVER ON RIGHT SIDE MEMBER
Remove UPPER SERVICE CAP

Take off cover and release nut (1) from positive battery cable on electrical machine electronics.

Tightening torque 12 36 3AZ .

Release positive battery cable from brackets.

Unfasten cable strap.

NOTE: Replace cable straps.

Fig 1: Locating Cable Straps

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Fold back cover (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Tightening torque 61 12 1AZ .

Release positive battery cable from brackets.

Unfasten cable strap.

NOTE: Replace cable straps.

Fig 2: Locating Cable Strap

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms on the cover (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanisms On Cover

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If necessary, release cable strap at positive battery cable (1).

Fig 4: Locating Positive Battery Cable Strap

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Detach positive battery cable (1) from clamps (2) on range extender (3).

Feed out positive battery cable (1).

Fig 5: Detaching Positive Battery Cable From Clamps On Range Extender

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Release screw (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Screw

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Feed out cable (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Feed out positive battery cable (3).

Fig 7: Locating Positive Battery Cable Screws

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If necessary detach cable strap.

Release positive battery cable (1) from the brackets along the side sill and feed out towards the front.

Fig 8: Locating Positive Battery Cable Strap

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Release positive battery cable (1) from brackets.

Feed out positive battery cable (1).

Fig 9: Locating Positive Battery Cable From Brackets

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Open cover on positive battery terminal (1) and slacken nut underneath.

Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ .

Remove positive battery terminal (1).

Unclip positive battery cable (2) from brackets.

Fig 10: Identifying Cover On Positive Battery Terminal

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Disconnect connector (1) on safety battery terminal (4).

Disconnect connector (2) on safety battery terminal (4).

Disconnect connector (3) on safety battery terminal (4).

Slacken nut (5).

Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ .

Feed out positive battery cable with safety battery terminal (4) towards the right wheel arch.

Fig 11: Identifying Connectors On Safety Battery Terminals

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Release nut on cable clip (1).

Lay down cable clip (1) on the side.

Release plastic nuts.

Feed out positive battery cable (2).

Fig 12: Locating Plastic Nuts

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