12 41 020 Removing and installing/replacing starter (N63): Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition
Disconnect battery negative lead, see 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove right engine support arm , see 22 11 100 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE SUPPORT ARM (N63) .

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Slacken nut (2).

Tightening torque 12 42 2AZ, see 12 42 WIRES TO STARTER .

Detach starter positive cable.

Fig 1: Identifying Unlock Plug And Slacken Nut Location

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque12 41 1AZ, see 12 41 STARTER MOTOR WITH MOUNTING .

Disengage cable (2) from holder.

Pull out starter in direction of travel, feed out and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Starter Cable And Screw

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