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Remove the positive battery cable from the starter to remote positive terminal

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
  • Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
  • Detach battery ground lead from battery.
  • For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

Preliminary work 

Positive battery cable from the starter motor to the remote positive terminal

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WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
  • Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
  • Detach battery ground lead from battery.
  • For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
  • Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.