12 41 020 Removing and installing/replacing starter motor

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Switch off ignition.
Disconnect battery. Refer to 12 00 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to 11 62 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEALING/REPLACING EXHAUST MANIFOLD .

Unscrew bolt (1).

Release retaining clip (2).

Remove heat shield.

Tightening torque, refer to 12 41 1AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 1: Releasing Retaining Clip

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Disconnect battery positive lead (1).

Tightening torque, refer to 12 41 2AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Unscrew nut (2).

Tightening torque, refer to 12 41 3AZ in ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

NOTE: Pay attention to cable routing. (Do not lay cable over solenoid switch.)

Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Positive Lead

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