BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing positive battery cable between starter motor, alternator and positive battery connection point (N20)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
- Remove INTAKE PLENUM .
- REMOVE COVER FOR WINDSCREEN COWL PANEL .
Release screw (1).
Lever out cable clip (2).
Remove cover (3).
Fold back cover (1).
Release nut underneath. Remove positive battery cable from positive battery connection point.
Unclip positive battery cable (1) from brackets (2) at rear of engine block.
Remove protective cap (1) and release nut underneath.
Release nut (2) on starter.
Disconnect positive battery cable (3) from alternator and starter motor. Feed out positive battery cable (3) and remove.
NOTE: Reassemble the vehicle.
Check stored fault messages.
Delete fault memory.
Replacing positive battery cable between starter motor, alternator and
positive battery connection point (N55)
Necessary preliminary work:
Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
REMOVE i ...
Replacing safety battery terminal (sbk)
CAUTION: Observe safety regulations.
Investigate cause of triggering of safety battery terminal.
To do so, read out fault memory of airbag contr ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Fuel recommendation: Note
General fuel quality
Even fuels that conform to the specifications
can be of low quality. This may cause engine
problems, for instance poor engine startup
behavior, poor handling and/or poor
performance. Switch gas stations or use a
brand name fuel with a higher octane rating.
Gasoline
For t ...