12 41 020 Removing And Installing/Replacing Starter Motor (N62)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery ground terminal.
Remove right exhaust manifold.

Release screws and nut on heat shield (1) (see arrows).

Remove heat shield (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque: 12 41 6AZ. See ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Locating Heat Shield

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Disconnect plug connection (1) term.50.

Unscrew nut (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque 12 41 4AZ. See ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove starter cable (3) term.30.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Nut And Starter Cable

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Release screws on transmission (see arrows).

Installation:

Tightening torque 12 41 1AZ. See ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Locating Screws On Transmission

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Assemble vehicle.