Replace positive battery cable

Preliminary works

Deactivate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Disconnect all battery EARTH LEADS .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults.

Pull off battery terminal from battery pole. Do not pry off using a tool.

Unclip the cover (1) from the latch mechanisms (arrows).

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Remove the cover for the positive battery terminal (1).
Slacken nut (2).
Unlock the connector (3) on the intelligent battery sensor (IBS) and disconnect it.
Loosen nut (4).
Remove the positive battery cable (5).

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Position the positive battery cable (5).

Tighten nut (4).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Positive battery cable
Positive pole screw	Tightening torque	15 Nm

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Connect the connector (3) to the intelligent battery sensor (IBS).

Tighten nut (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Positive battery terminal to battery
Nut	Tightening torque	5 Nm

Close the positive terminal cover (1).
Clip in the cover (1).
Check the latch mechanisms (arrows) for correct fit.

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Follow-up Work

Connect all battery EARTH LEADS .
Activate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .