Removing Starter

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Fig 1: Identifying Starter Position

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WARNING: Danger of fatal injurs and fire damage.

Although the operating voltage of the vehicle electrical system is only 12 volts, there is a danger of burns and risk of fire damage because of the battery's high energy content. A short circuit can result in extremely high currents!

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→ Remove ignition key, disconnect ground terminal on battery before starting any assembly work and insulate ground lead from battery terminal.

Remove the protection cap on the solenoid switch and unscrew and remove the fastening nuts for line terminal 30 -1- , terminal 50 -2- on the starter.

Fig 2: Removing Solenoid Switch Protection Cap
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Use the following 3/8-inch tool to remove the upper fastening screw on the starter: two short extensions, universal joint, hexagon socket-wrench insert a/f 15 or Torx, cross handle or ratchet.
Unscrew upper fastening screw on the starter -3- .
Unscrew lower fastening screw -3- .

Fig 3: Removing Starter Fastening Screw

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Remove the starter from the transmission and turn it so that the solenoid switch is facing towards the halfshaft. Remove starter in a downward direction.