Starter — removal and installation (Mercedes-Benz C-Class W201)

1. On all models, the starter is bolted to the gearbox housing at the rear of the engine compartment on the left side. The best access is from underneath the engine compartment. On diesel models equipped with an oil heat exchanger, the removal procedure is more complex than on other models and involves lifting the power unit off its supports using a hoist.

Removal

2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Raise the front of the vehicle with a jack and place it on supports (see "Lifting the car and placing it on supports").

3. Remove the engine crankcase guard as described in Chapter 11.

4. Refer to the relevant part chapters 4 and remove the air cleaner. To gain additional space, remove the bolt and intake manifold support stand.

5. Where provided, loosen the bolts and remove the hose guide bracket from the tray and move the hose to the side.

6. Where provided, remove screws and nuts and disconnect wires from the starter.

7. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the stop so that the left steering arm does not interfere with removing the starter.

8. Loosen the nuts, then remove the upper and lower starter mounting bolts.

9. Slide the starter out of the opening in the bell housing and lower it out of the engine compartment (see fig. 8.9).

Diesel engines with oil heat exchanger

10. Perform the actions described in paragraphs 1-4, inclusive.



11. Attach the hoist and winch to the engine rigging brackets. Raise the hoist to lift the engine, then remove the left and right engine mount bolts. Where required, also remove the shock absorber on the right side of the vehicle - see. Chapter 2G.

12. Continue lifting the hoist until there is enough clearance to pull out the starter.

13. Loosen the nuts, then remove the upper and lower starter mounting bolts.

14. Slide the starter out of the opening in the bell housing and lower it out of the engine compartment.

Installation

15. The starter is installed in the reverse order.