Installing starter motor
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CAUTION:
Improper routing of the positive battery cable
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Risk of short circuits!
Risk of short circuits!
- Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.
- Insert and install the starter motor.
- Tighten down screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Starter motor to transmission M8x45 tightening torque 19 Nm - Feed the positive battery cable (2) in on the starter and install.
- Tighten nut (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Battery positive lead to starter M8 tightening torque 135 Nm - Insert and install sealing cap (2).
- Install sealing cap (2) in the direction of the arrow.
- Connect and lock the connector (1).
- Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .