Since the starter draws a lot of current when starting the engine, when servicing the engine, it is necessary to pay attention to the perfect connection of the wires. Remove corrosion at the wire connections and lubricate the contacts with acid-resistant protective grease.
Note: depending on the model, gasoline engines of cars are equipped with different starters.
Petrol engine/starter 1
Removing
With the ignition off, disconnect the ground wire from the battery (-).
Attention: Follow the instructions given in chapter «Removing and installing the battery».
Remove lower engine cover.
Loosen nut -3- at bottom of starter and remove connector holder -1-.
Remove pin -2-.
Unclip at terminal 50 and disconnect plug -1-.
Remove cap -2- and unscrew wire -3- for traction relay from terminal 30.
Loosen nut -5-, disconnect ground wire -4- and unscrew stud located underneath.
Remove the starter from the engine compartment towards the bottom.
Installation
Attach the starter from below, tighten the upper and lower studs to 60 Nm. Tighten the fastening of the wires to the starter to 15 Nm, connect to terminal 50 and fix the plug.
Subsequent installation is carried out in reverse order.
Petrol engine/starter 2
Removing
With the ignition off, disconnect the ground wire from the battery (-).
Attention: Follow the instructions given in chapter «Removing and installing the battery».
Remove lower engine cover.
Unclip at terminal 50 and disconnect plug -3-.
Remove cap -2- and unscrew wire -1- for traction relay from terminal 30.
Loosen nut -5-, disconnect earth wire -7- and unscrew stud -6- located underneath.
Remove bolt -8- and pull starter downwards out of engine compartment.
Installation
Attach the starter from below and tighten the mount to 60 Nm.
Tighten the fastening of the wires to the starter to 15 Nm, connect to terminal 50 and fix the plug.
Subsequent installation is carried out in reverse order.
Diesel engine
Removing
With the ignition off, disconnect the ground wire from the battery (-).
Attention: Follow the instructions given in chapter «Removing and installing the battery».
Remove lower engine cover.
Unclip at terminal 50 and disconnect plug -1-.
Remove the cap -2- and unscrew the wire for the traction relay from terminal 30.
If necessary, unscrew holder -1- for coolant hose.
Unscrew studs -arrows- and remove starter from engine compartment towards bottom.
Installation
Attach the starter from below and tighten the mount to 60 Nm.
Tighten the cable attachment to the starter to 15 Nm, connect to terminal 50 and secure the plug.
Subsequent installation is carried out in reverse order.
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