Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

Where is the starter motor!?

Discuss the problems with your X5 (E53).
Post Reply
samcoombes
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 27
Joined: Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:21 pm

Where is the starter motor!?

Post by samcoombes » Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:28 am

Morning

I need to replace the starter motor on my 4.6is.

I have been told this is an easy DIY, but where is the damn thing and whaat is the easiest way to access it?!

Thanks,

Sam

IanP
Member
Member
Posts: 494
Joined: Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:59 am

Re: Where is the starter motor!?

Post by IanP » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:28 pm

Its on the drivers side under the car. Accesible by taking off the undershield, and a bit awkward to get too. Disconnect the battery first or things could get a bit sparky :D

samcoombes
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 27
Joined: Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:21 pm

Re: Where is the starter motor!?

Post by samcoombes » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:41 pm

Thanks, presume it is just a case of unbolt (battery disconnected!) and pull out?

IanP
Member
Member
Posts: 494
Joined: Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:59 am

Re: Where is the starter motor!?

Post by IanP » Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:23 pm

Yes, there are only 2 bolts holding it in, and a couple of wires. Its behind the manifold so a little bit awkward

Post Reply