12 41 020 Removing And Installing/Replacing Starter Motor (N62, N62TU)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery . See 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Disconnect battery negative lead and cover
Remove reinforcement plate . See 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
E60/E63/64/E65/E66 only: Remove right exhaust manifold . See 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N62) .

Release screw and nut.

Remove heat shield (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield

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Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque. See ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug

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Release screws and pull starter motor out of transmission mounting and remove.

Tightening torque. See ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws On Transmission

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Installation:

Check starter pinion and ring gear for damage, replace damaged parts if necessary.