Since the starter consumes a large current when starting the engine, it is necessary to pay attention to the perfect connection of the wires during engine maintenance. 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
Removal
With the ignition off, disconnect the ground (-) cable from the battery.
Caution: Follow the instructions in the chapter "Removing and installing the battery".
Remove the lower engine compartment cover.

Unscrew nut "3" at the bottom of the starter and remove connector holder "1".
Pin "2" is turned out.

Unfasten at terminal 50 and disconnect plug "1".
Remove cap "2" and unscrew wire "3" for the traction relay from terminal 30.
Unscrew nut "5", disconnect ground wire "4" and unscrew the stud located underneath them.
Remove the starter from the engine compartment with a downward movement.
Installation
Place the starter from below, tighten the upper and lower studs to 60 Nm. Tighten the wires to the starter to 15 Nm, connect to terminal 50 and secure the plug.
Subsequent installation is carried out in reverse order.
Petrol engine/starter 2
Removal
With the ignition off, disconnect the ground (-) cable from the battery.
Attention: Follow the instructions given in the chapter "Removal and installation the battery".
Remove the lower engine compartment cover.

Unfasten terminal 50 and disconnect plug "3".
Remove cap "2" and unscrew wire "1" for the traction relay from terminal 30.
Unscrew nut "5", disconnect ground wire "7" and unscrew stud "6" located underneath them.
Unscrew bolt "8" and remove the starter from the engine compartment in a downward motion.
Installation
Place the starter from below and tighten the fastening to a torque of 60 Nm.
Tighten the wires to the starter with a torque of 15 Nm, connect to terminal 50 and secure the plug.
Subsequent installation is carried out in reverse order.
Diesel engine
Removal
With the ignition off, disconnect the ground (-) cable from the battery.
Attention: Follow the instructions given in the chapter "Removal and installation the battery".
Remove the lower engine compartment cover.

Unfasten at terminal 50 and disconnect plug "1".
Remove cap "2" and unscrew the wire for the traction relay from terminal 30.

If necessary, unscrew the holder fastening "1" for the coolant hose.
Unscrew the studs "arrows" and remove the starter from the engine compartment in a downward motion.
Installation
Place the starter from below and tighten the fastening to a torque of 60 Nm.
Tighten the wire fastening to the starter with a torque of 15 Nm, connect to terminal 50 and secure the plug.
Subsequent installation is carried out in reverse order.

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