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61 11... Installing The Positive Battery Terminal Repair Cable
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The repair instructions describe how to install the positive battery terminal repair cable (BMW Parts Department 9 283 498).
Necessary preliminary work: Disconnect the battery . Remove the cover for the carbon canister if required. See 51 71... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER FOR CARBON CANISTER .
Work is shown on the E82 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle types and equipment specifications.
The positive battery cable is fitted at the position marked with an arrow.
Undo both nuts (tightening torque: 15 Nm). Remove both positive battery cables.
Installation note:
Before fastening the screw connection after repair work, clean both threaded bolts and the cable shoe of the thick positive battery cable, e.g. with brake cleaner.
Generously grease the cable shoe of both the repaired positive battery cable and the thick positive battery cable on both sides.
Do not fasten the two cable shoes to the threaded bolt using the nuts until the greasing work is complete.
After installation, also generously grease the two nuts and the threaded bolt.
Measure out and mark a length of 100 mm on the positive battery cable (1). Cut the positive battery cable (1) at the mark.
Measure out and mark a length of 12 mm on the positive battery cable (1). Strip the insulation from the positive battery cable (1) at the mark.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.