Installing starter motor

• Make sure that the acoustic cover (1)  is not damaged.
• Carefully push the acoustic cover (1)  aside.
• Insert and install the starter (3)  in the direction of the arrow.
• Tighten down screws (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Starter motor to engine
  M8X60	tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Position the acoustic cover (2)  .
• Fasten expanding rivet (1)  .
• Secure clamps (arrow).

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• Fasten expanding rivet (1)  .

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• Fasten the Christmas tree clip (2)  .
• Secure expanding rivet (1)  .
• Secure the clamps (arrows).

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• Fasten positive battery cable (3)  in holder (4)  and position it on the starter motor.
• Tighten the nut (2)  hand-tight.
• Connect connectors (1)  and lock audibly.

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  CAUTION: Improper routing of the positive battery cable. 
  Risk of short circuits! 

  • Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.
• Correctly  attach the positive battery cable (1)  to the anti-twist lock (2)  .
• Tighten the nut (3)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Battery positive lead to starter
  M8	Tightening torque	13.5 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to ACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .