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: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

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: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform wheel alignment after installation.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to REMOVE THE TRIM FROM THE REAR BUMPER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVE BOTH EXHAUST TAILPIPE TRIMS .
Refer to REMOVE THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to BRING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVE LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVE THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE FRONT AIR SUSPENSIONS .
Refer to REMOVE LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVE THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING TRAILING LINK AT SPRING BOLT .
Refer to REMOVE THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL UPPER PART IN THE CENTER .
Refer to REMOVE TOP CLEAN AIR PIPE AT LEFT .
Refer to REMOVE LEFT THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY .
Refer to REMOVE CHARGE AIR PIPE ON LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to REMOVE THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE
Refer to REMOVE THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
Refer to REMOVE THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVE THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVE THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
Refer to RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE CALIPERS .
Refer to DETACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: RELEASE LINE FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSORS .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECT THE PLUG CONNECTIONS OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT .
Refer to MOVING THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to RELEASING THE THERMOSTAT OR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to PREPARE THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP SWIVEL BEARING ATTACHMENT .
Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to LOWER FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to RELEASING THE HOLDER FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to COMPLETELY REMOVING FRONT AXLE .
Refer to DISCONNECT THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
Refer to REMOVING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR CYLINDERS 7 TO 12 .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELD FROM THE STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET .

Loosen screws (1) .

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Slacken the starter motor (3) .
Carefully unlock and disconnect the connector (1) .
Loosen nut (2) .
Disconnect positive battery cable from starter motor.
Remove the starter motor (3) .

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