Removing And Installing Starter Motor - BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual

Removing and installing starter
motor
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Caution:
Disconnect earth (ground) lead from battery.
Insulate earth (ground) lead.
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Remove screw (1) securing starter motor cover.
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Remove the cover.
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Disconnect leads (2).
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Remove screws (3) securing starter motor.
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Remove the starter motor.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Without starting the engine, fully open the throttle
once or twice so that the Motronic control unit
can register the throttle-valve positions.
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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 operat-
ing characteristics when the engine is restarted.
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Tightening torque:
Starter motor to engine ................................ 20 Nm
Starter motor cover to gearbox housing ........7 Nm
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