Starting motor - removal and refitting

Starting and charging systems / Starting motor - removal and refitting

Removal
1 Disconnect the earth lead from the battery.

2 Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on axle stands (see “Jacking and vehicle support”). Apply the handbrake.

3 Where a heat deflector plate is fitted, undo the retaining nuts and remove the plate.

4 Identify the wiring for position then disconnect it from the solenoid (see illustration).

10.4 Starting motor solenoid wiring connections – 1.3 litre

5 Where applicable, unbolt and detach the support bracket.

6 For 1.6 and 1.8 litre engines, move the steering fully to the right and if necessary detach the right-hand driveshaft at the gearbox drive flange to allow room for removal of the starter motor.

7 Undo the retaining bolts and withdraw the starter motor.

Refitting
8 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Tighten all bolts to the specified torque.

9 Where a support bracket is fitted, do not fully tighten the nuts and bolts until the bracket is correctly located and free of any tension.