Remove the seat.
Caution! Disconnect earth (ground) lead from battery.
Insulate earth (ground) lead.
Remove cover (1) for the starter motor and disconnect cable (2) for the power socket.
Disconnect lead (3).
Remove securing screws (4) and remove the starter.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Switch on the ignition.
Without starting the engine, fully open the throttle once or twice so that the Motronic control unit can register the throttle-valve positions.
Note:
- Disconnecting the battery deletes all entries (e.g. faults, settings) stored in the Motronic control unit’s memory.
- Loss of settings can temporarily impair the operating characteristics when the engine is restarted.
Tightening torque:
- Starter motor to engine — 20 Nm
- Starter motor cover to gearbox housing 7 Nm
- Positive lead to starter motor — 10 Nm