Remove/install starter - AR15.30-P-7100SMG

ENGINE 156 in MODEL 216, 221 

Fig 1: Identifying Starter Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof.	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of explosion  caused by escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of injury  caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or metal spatter due to short circuit. Risk of burn injuries  caused by short circuit. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or absorption of lead over the skin or orifices	No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves and clothing and safety glasses with side guards. Do not place any conductive objects on the battery and avoid any short circuit from battery positive to ground. Only fill liquid battery electrolyte (diluted sulfuric acid) into suitable and appropriately marked containers.	AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
1	Disconnect ground line from battery	Insulate ground line clamp as a protection against unintentional contact of dismounted ground line with ground point of battery.	AR54.10-P-0003SX
	Notes on battery	All models	AH54.10-P-0001-01A
2	Open engine hood
3	Raise vehicle with lifting platform		AR00.60-P-1000SX
4	Remove bottom engine compartment paneling	Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection	AR61.20-P-1105SX
5	Remove protection against accidental contact for electrical line for circuit 30 (1) on starter (M1)
6	Dismount electrical line for circuit 30 (1) at starter (M1)		*BA15.30-P-1001-01O
7	Remove circuit 50 (2) electrical line on starter (M1)		*BA15.30-P-1002-01O
8	Unscrew bolts (7) of starter (M1)		*BA15.30-P-1003-01O
9	Lead starter (M1) down and out
10	Check ring gear on the drive plate for wear and damage	When replacing starter (M1) Rotate engine at center bolt of crankshaft in the direction of rotation.
11	Install in the reverse order
12	Perform basic programming

STARTER

Number	Designation		Engine 156
BA15.30-P-1001-01O	Nut, connection for circuit 30	Nm	15
BA15.30-P-1002-01O	Nut, connection for circuit 50	Nm	8
BA15.30-P-1003-01O	Bolt connecting starter to crankcase	Nm	40