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
Disconnect battery negative lead .
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 40 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD (N62, N62TU) .

Release screw and nut.

Remove heat shield (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield

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Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque 12 41 4AZ . See 12 41 STARTER AND MOUNTING PARTS .

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 12 41 1AZ . See 12 41 STARTER AND MOUNTING PARTS .

Fig 3: Locating Screws

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Installation:

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