Removing starter motor

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported .
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.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN 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 REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL 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 SEAL FOR FRONT HOOD .
Refer to REMOVING THE STRUT BRACE AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
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 (DOOR SILL) .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to MOVE THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER AT THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING CRASH LEVERS LEFT AND RIGHT .
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 POSITION 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 REMOVING THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT HOLDER .

Precondition

Battery ground lead is disconnected.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Loosen nut (2) .
Thread out positive battery cable and set it aside.
Release the cable (3) from the clamps (arrowed) and put it aside.
Loosen screws (4) .
Carefully guide the starter (5) out in the direction of the arrow and remove it.

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