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

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Necessary preliminary work:

Switch off ignition.
Clamp off BATTERY .
Remove intake silencer housing. See REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N16) or REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N18) .
Remove RIGHT WHEEL
N16 only:
Remove TANK VENT VALVE .

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 Screws Of Vacuum Tank

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Release screw.

Tightening torque 12 41 1AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Screw

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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: Installing Starter Motor

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