Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Removal


1. Move convertable top to service position.
Disconnect battery and cover terminal or battery. Open engine compartment lid.




2. Undo hose clamp between throttle body and air cleaner. Disconnect vent line between intake distributor and oil separator.

3. Loosen both inner hose clamps at intake distributor.

4. Undo holder for throttle body on the crank case. Swivel the intake distributor with throttle body upwards by approximately 45° and detach the oil filler hose.





5. Detach the cable of terminal 30 (M8) and terminal 50 (M6) on the solenoid switch. Undo both hexagon-head bolts M10 on the starter and remove ground lead. Lift starter out of the holder.

Installation

Tightening torques:
Terminal 30 Nut M8 15 Nm (11 ft lb)
Terminal 50 Nut M6 6.5 Nm (5 ft lb)
Hexagon-head bolt M10 45 Nm (33 ft lb)