Remove/install starter - AR15.30-P-7100CMG

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ENGINES 156 in MODEL 204, 212

Fig 1: Starter Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, liftgates or sliding roof	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1	Detach ground line from battery	model 204	AR54.10-P-0003CW
	Notes on battery	model 204	AH54.10-P-0001-01A
2	Remove engine intake air duct and front engine cover	Do not tilt front engine cover, but lift upwards vertically otherwise the retaining lugs can break off.
3	Remove engine compartment paneling	Only install the engine compartment paneling after the engine test run and leak test.
4	Loosen engine mounts from below	Model 204 only	AR22.10-P-1260CMG
5	Loosen right engine mount from above	For model 212, remove heat shield	AR22.10-P-1260CMG
6	Mount engine hoisting gear and raise engine	Model 204 only	AR33.10-P-0105CW
7	Place right engine mount to one side	Model 204 only
8	Unclip electrical line (4) and hang to one side	Ensure that no electrical lines are pinched or damaged
9	Remove protection against accidental contact for circuit 30 (1) electrical line from starter (M1)
10	Detach electrical line for circuit 30 (1) at starter (M1)		*BA15.30-P-1001-01O
11	Remove circuit 50 (2) electrical line on starter (M1)		*BA15.30-P-1002-01O
12	Remove bolts (3) from starter (M1)		*BA15.30-P-1003-01O
13	Lead starter (M1) down and out
14	Check ring gear at the drive plate for wear and damage	When replacing starter (M1). Rotate engine at center bolt of crankshaft in the direction of rotation.
15	Install in the reverse order
	Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
16	Carry out engine test run		AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

STARTER

Number	Designation		ENGINE 156
BA15.30-P-1001-01O	Nut, connection for circuit 30	Nm	15
BA15.30-P-1002-01O	Nut, connection for circuit 50	Nm	8
BA15.30-P-1003-01O	Bolt connecting starter to crankcase	Nm	40