12 41 020 Removing and installing/replacing starter motor (N12, N14, N16, N18)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Necessary preliminary work:

NOTE: For a better overview, the following operation is shown on the engine after it has been removed.

N14 and N16 only

Loosen screws and set vacuum tank (1) aside.

Fig 1: Locating Vacuum Tank With Screws

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Release screw.

Tightening torque 12 41 1AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Vacuum Tank With Screws

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Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Release nut (2) and remove the positive battery cable.

Tightening torque 12 41 2AZ .

Release screws.

Tightening torque 12 41 1AZ .

Remove holder (3) and starter motor.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector, Holder And Cable Nut

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Installation note:

Install starter motor and fit screws.

Press starter motor (1) in direction of arrow and tighten down.

Fig 4: Pressing Starter Motor

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