Starter — removal and installation (Defender 2007+)

Removal

1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Disconnecting and connecting the battery (414-01 Battery, Battery Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

2.

WARNING: Never work on a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle with special stands.

Raise the vehicle and place supports underneath it.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Lifting the vehicle (100-02 Jacking and lifting a car on a lift, Description and operating principle).

3. Remove the fuel line support bracket. Remove the nut.



4. Disconnect the starter wiring harness clamp.



5. Disconnect the 2 positive battery cables and the switch wire from the starter solenoid.

• 1. Remove the positive battery cable nut.
• 2. Loosen the starter switch wire nut.

6. Remove the lower starter bolt.



7. Remove the starter.

Installation

1. Install the starter. Tighten (tightening torque 35 Nm).

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2. Tighten (tightening torque 35 Nm).





3. Secure the 2 positive battery cables and the switch wire to the starter solenoid.

• 1. Tighten (tightening torque 12 Nm).
• 2. Tighten (tightening torque 8 Nm).

4. Secure the starter wiring harness clamp.

5. Install the fuel line support bracket. Tighten (tightening torque 8 Nm).



6. Connect the ground wire to the battery.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Connecting the Battery (414-01 Battery, Battery Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).