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Remove and Refit

STARTER MOTOR - LUCAS M78R

REMOVE

1. Place the vehicle on a suitable hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery negative lead.

Starter Solenoid Leads:





3. Disconnect the leads from the solenoid and starter motor and remove the exhaust heat shield.
4. Remove the two bolts securing the starter motor to the flywheel housing.
5. Remove the starter motor from underneath the vehicle.

REFIT
1. Reverse the removal procedure.