12 41 020 Removing and installing/replacing starter (N74): Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Turn off ignition
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove left CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 12 41 STARTER MOTOR WITH MOUNTING .

Remove heat shield (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield With Screws

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Unscrew nut (1).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 12 42 ALTERNATOR LEAD .

Detach battery positive lead from starter motor.

Unlock connector (2) and remove.

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 12 41 STARTER MOTOR WITH MOUNTING .

Pull out starter (4) in direction of travel, feed out and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Starter, Connector, Screw And Nut

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