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Remove/install starter - AR15.30-P-7100QB

ENGINE 272.920 in MODELS 203.052 /252 /752 

ENGINE 272.940 in MODELS 203.054 /254, 209.354 /454 

ENGINE 272.960 in MODELS 203.056 /256 /756, 209.356 /456 

ENGINE 272.970 in MODELS 203.087 /287 

ENGINE 272.941 in MODELS 203.092 /292 

ENGINE 273 in MODEL 209 

Fig 1: Identifying Starter Remove/Install Components - Engine 272.920/940/941
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof. Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of lifting platform and position four support plates at lifting platform support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Open engine hood Model 203 AR88.40-P-1000P
    Model 209 AR88.40-P-1000Q
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns  caused by swallowing battery acid. Risk of injury  caused by burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and safety glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. AS54.10-Z-0001-01A
2 Disconnect ground line from battery NOTES Insulate ground line clamp as a protection against unintentional contact of dismounted ground line with ground point of battery.  
NOTES Notes on battery    
AH54.10-P-0001-01A
    Model 203 AR54.10-P-0003P
    Model 209 AR54.10-P-0003Q
3 Raise vehicle with lifting platform   AR00.60-P-1000P
4 Dismount lower engine compartment paneling   AR61.20-P-1105P
5.1 Detach the right catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold and the catalytic converter bracket Model 203 except 203.087 /092 /287 /292, model 209 with engine 272  
    See "Remove/install catalytic converter or front exhaust system". AR49.10-P-5531QB
5.2 Remove complete exhaust system Model 203.087 /092 /287 /292, model 209 with engine 273 AR49.10-P-7000QB
6 Remove exhaust shielding plate on the right for front axle gear propeller shaft Model 203.087 /092 /287 /292  
7 Pull out protective cap (1) and dismantle electrical connection circuit 30 (2) at starter (M1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA15.30-P-1001-01J 
8 Dismount cable holder (1a) from starter (M1)    
9 Dismount electrical connection terminal 50 (3) at starter (M1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA15.30-P-1002-01J 
10 Remove bolts (4) and starter (M1) from the bottom. TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA15.30-P-1003-01J 
11 Crank engine at center bolt of crankshaft in the direction of rotation of the engine and check the ring gear at the flywheel/drive plate for wear and damage IMPORTANT Only when replacing the starter (M1).  
12 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION STARTER

Number Designation Engine 272, 273
BA15.30-P-1001-01J Nut for connection of circuit 30 Nm 15
BA15.30-P-1002-01J Nut for connection of circuit 50 Nm 8
BA15.30-P-1003-01J Bolt connecting starter to crankcase Nm 40