Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Open the driver's door, or both doors if necessary, to allow the side windows to drop. Ensure that the doors remain open until after the battery has been disconnected.
2. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection sheets.







3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Remove the battery cover.

4. Place the vehicle on a ramp.
5. Working from below the vehicle, remove the power steering rack for access.







6. Disconnect the starter motor main terminal.

Reposition the rubber boot from the main terminal.
Remove the nut from the starter motor main terminal.
Disconnect the main cable from the terminal.







7. Disconnect the starter motor solenoid terminal.

Reposition the rubber boot from the terminal.
Remove the nut from the solenoid terminal.
Disconnect the cable from the terminal.







8. Remove the starter motor securing bolts.

Remove the upper securing bolt. Preferably, use a short 13 mm spanner or a Snap On Half Moon spanner CMX1113 to initially loosen the bolt. (Refer to the next step).
Remove the lower securing bolt.
Carefully remove the starter motor.







9. The upper bolt may be removed (after loosening) using a 3/8' square drive 13 mm socket, extensions and U.J as shown.

Installation
1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tighten the starter motor securing bolts to 38-48 Nm.
2. Refit the steering rack. Refill the reservoir with the recommended fluid and bleed the steering system.
3. Lower the ramp. Remove the protection sheets and close the engine compartment cover.
4. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover. Refer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure. Service and Repair