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Securing B+ wire

If the B+ wire is not secured to the specified torque setting, the following may occur:

t	The battery will not be charged fully.

t	Vehicle electrics or electronics fail completely (breakdown).

t	Danger of fires from sparks.

t	Damage to electronic components and control units due to excessive voltage.

Specified torque for securing nut of B+ wire -arrow- can be found in “Specified torques” table → Chapter.

Different alternators with different securing variants for D+ wire are installed.

Alternators with push-on connector for D+ wire

Alternators with screw-on connector for D+ wire -2-

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