Removing and installing starter

AR15.30-T-7100A

Removing and installing starter

15.2.12

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Removing, installing

1

Switch off ignition

2

Open service flap on left ahead of rear axle

 Release battery tray and pull out.

 Danger!

Risk of explosion caused by escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of injury caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or metal spatter due to short circuit. Risk of burn injuries caused by short circuit. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or absorption of lead over the skin or orifices

No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.

Wear acid-resistant gloves and clothing and safety glasses with side guards.

Do not place any conductive objects on the battery and avoid any short circuit from battery positive to ground.

Only fill liquid battery electrolyte (diluted sulfuric acid) into suitable and appropriately marked containers.

AS54.10-Z-0001-01A

3

Disconnect ground at battery

 First of all disconnect negative terminal. Ensure that there is no risk of unintentional contact between ground cable and negative terminal of battery.

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Notes on battery

all models

AH54.10-P-0001-01A

4

Remove engine compartment encapsulation below starter

5

Separate electric cables of starter (12)

6

Unscrew nuts of starter at crankcase (arrow)

 Take starter out of crankcase.

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*BA15.30-N-1001-01H

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*000589642100

7

Install in the reverse order

Number

Designation

Engine 447, 489

BA15.30-N-1001-01H

Nut of starter to crankcase

Nm

80