Removing Starter

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Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Starter

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Disconnect electric plug connections on the solenoid switch.
1. 1.1. Pull off the cover -1- (-arrow-).
2. 1.2. Screw off fastening nut -2- on terminal 50 line and remove terminal 50 line.
3. 1.3. Screw off fastening nut -3- on terminal 30 line and remove terminal 30 line.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Electric Plug
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Remove the starter.
1. 2.1. Mask the seam of the engine compartment cut-out with adhesive tape -1- in order to avoid damaging the paintwork when unscrewing the fastening screws.
2. 2.2. Unscrew fastening screws -3- using an extra-long extension -2- .
3. 2.3. Lift up the starter at the rear and remove it by pulling it up.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Starter Fastening Screws Using Extra-Long Extension
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