Removing and installing/replacing starter motor (Cooper Convertible)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Disconnect BATTERY GROUND LEAD.
• Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Remove THRUST FIELD .

Release nut (1) and remove terminal 50 from starter motor.

Release nut (2) and disconnect positive battery cable from starter motor.

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Unscrew the screws (1).

Remove starter motor.

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Installation: 

Install starter motor.

Screw in and tighten screws (1).

Tightening torque 12 41 1AZ .

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Connect terminal 50 to starter motor and tighten nut (1).

Tightening torque 12 52 1AZ .

Connect positive battery cable to starter motor and tighten nut (2).

Tightening torque 12 52 3AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install THRUST FIELD .
• Install front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Connect BATTERY GROUND LEAD.