Removing starter motor
WARNING:
Heavy component falling down or tipping.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before lowering or removing the front axle: Securing engine to the installation position.
- For additional information see: 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure specific weight compensation on the vehicle.
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
- Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: Always apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: Always apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to MOVING THE HOOD TO THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
- Refer to REMOVING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM ON THE DOOR SILL .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to BRINGING THE COMBUSTION ENGINE TO INSTALLATION POSITION (INTAKE FILTER HOUSING REMOVED) .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM FROM THE DOOR SILL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER AT THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT CRASH LEVER .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE AUXILIARY HEATER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS .
- Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
- Refer to RELEASING UNIVERSAL JOINT ON STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE CONNECTOR FROM VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE BRAKE HOSE AND THE CABLE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT AND LEFT SPRING STRUT HOLDER FROM THE BOTTOM WISHBONE .
- Refer to RELEASING THE BRACKET OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLING .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE COOLANT HOSE FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
- Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
- Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
- Refer to DETACHING THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to LOWERING FRONT SUBFRAME .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to RELEASING THE BRAKE HOSE AND CABLE .
- Refer to DETACHING THE UPPER WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to SECURING THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER .
- Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT HOLDER .
Precondition
Battery ground lead is disconnected.