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

ENGINE 157, 278 in MODEL 212, 218 

ENGINE 278 in MODEL 207 

Fig 1: Identifying Starter Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Deactivate easy entry/exit feature	Vehicles with 4MATIC with code (275) Memory package (driver's seat, steering column, mirrors)
2	Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position and secure steering wheel with holding device	Vehicles with 4MATIC The steering wheel must not be turned when detaching steering coupling. The clock spring contact may be destroyed otherwise.
		Retainer device	Fig 2
3	Detach ground line from battery		AR54.10-P-0003EW
	Notes on battery		AH54.10-P-0001-01A
4	Remove bottom engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105EW
5	Remove left catalytic converter	ENGINE 157 in MODEL 212, 218 with TRANSMISSION 722.97	AR49.10-P-7100EL
6	Remove steering coupling	Vehicles with 4MATIC	AR46.10-P-8000EW
7	Remove heat shield over starter (M1)	For vehicles with 4MATIC the starter (M1) is installed on the left engine side and for vehicles without 4MATIC it is installed on the right engine side.
8	Detach contact protection (3) and detach electrical line circuit 30 at starter (M1)	Nut, connection for terminal designation 30	*BA15.30-P-1001-01J
9	Detach electrical line of circuit 50 (4) at starter (M1)	Nut, connection for terminal designation 50	*BA15.30-P-1002-01J
10	Unclip electrical line (2) at starter (M1) and crankcase
11	Remove screw/bolts (5) of starter (M1)	Bolt, starter to crankcase	*BA15.30-P-1003-01J
12	Remove starter (M1) from below
	Check
13	Check ring gear at the drive plate for wear and damage	When replacing the starter (M1). Rotate engine at center bolt of the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation.
		Socket wrench bit	Figure
14	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (001 589 65 09 00)

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