Removing starter motor

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Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to DEACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Loosen nut (1).
Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.

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Loosen clamps (1).
Thread out positive battery cable (2) and set it aside.

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Undo fir tree clip (1).

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Detach the expanding rivet (1) from the acoustic cover (2) for the oil pan.

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Loosen expanding rivet (1).

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Loosen the expanding rivet (1).
Detach the acoustic cover (2) for the oil pan and set aside downwards.

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Loosen screws (1).

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Position the starter motor (1) carefully in the marked area over the acoustic cover (2) as shown.
Removal is not possible without positioning the starter motor.

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Make sure that the acoustic cover (1) is not damaged .
Carefully fold the acoustic cover (1) down.
Feed out the starter motor (2) carefully in arrow direction to the rear and downwards.

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Remove starter (1).

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