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12 41 031 Removing and installing/replacing toothed belt starter motor (N20 hybrid drive)

WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life 
Compliance with the following points is mandatory before beginning work:

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Removal: 

Unlock and disconnect plugs (1).

Release nuts (2) and disconnect positive battery cables.

Fig 1: Identifying Plugs And Nuts
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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws
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Feed out toothed belt starter (1) following the arrows and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Toothed Belt Starter
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Installation: 

Feed in toothed belt starter (1) following the arrows and install.

Fig 4: Installing Toothed Belt Starter
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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 12 41 1AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Screws
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Attach and lock connector (1).

Connector (1) must snap audibly into place.

Tighten positive battery cable and nut (2).

Tightening torque 12 41 2AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Plugs And Nuts
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Required follow-up work: