Starter Motor Removal (2001) TD4 Freelander

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Here are just a few pics to clarify the positions of the Bolts that require removal to disengage the Starter Motor (Denso as fitted to the 2 Litre BMW Engine).
If you are carrying out the usual solenoid service kit replacement of parts ,then this procedure is fairly straightforward.
The Haynes Manual is pretty vague on this part of the strip down and eludes most who endevoir to try and figure out the removal given from the manual pics and illustrations.;)
1/The pics start at the top view of the engine and this is how it looks before you commence removal of the starter.
2/A few illustrations showing the rear/top bolt including the spanners to clarify its position.
3/The motor is shown with electrics removed and the front bracket bolt hole visible after front bolt/nut removed.
4/If the battery box is removed, this can make easier access to the top/rear bolt using a 13mm socket and swivel knuckle on the wrench.
5/Last Pic shows the starter bolts / batt box bolts and removed Motor.
Hope you find this information useful and good luck with the easy part (replacing the plunger and contacts).
 
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wriggs said:
Here are just a few pics to clarify the positions of the Bolts that require removal to disengage the Starter Motor (Denso as fitted to the 2 Litre BMW Engine).
If you are carrying out the usual solenoid service kit replacement of parts ,then this procedure is fairly straightforward.
The Haynes Manual is pretty vague on this part of the strip down and eludes most who endevoir to try and figure out the removal given from the manual pics and illustrations.;)
1/The pics start at the top view of the engine and this is how it looks before you commence removal of the starter.
2/A few illustrations showing the rear/top bolt including the spanners to clarify its position.
3/The motor is shown with electrics removed and the front bracket bolt hole visible after front bolt/nut removed.
4/If the battery box is removed, this can make easier access to the top/rear bolt using a 13mm socket and swivel knuckle on the wrench.
5/Last Pic shows the starter bolts / batt box bolts and removed Motor.
Hope you find this information useful and good luck with the easy part (replacing the plunger and contacts).
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This was a real quick solution for me too, Many Thanks Buddy!
 
Hi all, my first time on this site, really useful. Thanks for the post on the startermotor, just pulled mine out and fitted kit from ebay, and it worked first time.
Wife broke down last week and a well known recovery company attended and told her it would be £250 to fit new starter, as they are sealed units. Ha to them. off for a well earn shandy
 
I'm having to do mine, when I turn the key to start nothing happens, I release the key and turn it again. It sometimes starts straight away and sometimes takes 4-10 goes to get it started. Will the whole motor need replacing or just a repair kit fitted.
 
Excellent! I was struggling to find the rear bolt, Haynes manual was no use ;) Starter now out and waiting for the kit from eBay so thanks for the help. Bit of a squeeze to get it out past the pipework. Hope I can get it back in :D
 
digby said:
No problem to refit
Just remember to put it in ass upwards and then guide the head into the hole !
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Yep, went in easy enough. All sorted and starts perfectly now. That saved a few hundred quid!

The contacts were seriously worn. The larger one was a good mil lower than the smaller one so obviously was having trouble connecting. I took a photo showing the wear but can't work out how to upload a photo :eek:

Also fixed Donald thanks to a thread on here which started when I fitted the EGR bypass so a good day all round. Thanks for an excellent forum. {Quack...}
 
Sorry to resurrect but I just used this guide to do the starter motor on the wife's car, never would've found the back bolt without it, cheers.

Start to finish about 45 minutes work, sweet.
 
Hello together.
Im Sorry but i can't see any pics here. Im new here and just about to replace the starter to my TD4 Freelander. maybe someone can repost the pics?
I planned to replace the starter from the top but i wonder if i have to remove the engine oil cooler for this. Can i change it from under the car easier?
Greetings,
Benjamin
 
Hi all,

Funnily enough I've signed up to ask for these photos as well. If they are still available can they be uploaded or messaged. I'd very extremely grateful. intermittent issue with starting and Im 99% sure its the starter.
Regards,
Pete
 
BenjaminHorsten said:
Hello together.
Im Sorry but i can't see any pics here. Im new here and just about to replace the starter to my TD4 Freelander. maybe someone can repost the pics?
I planned to replace the starter from the top but i wonder if i have to remove the engine oil cooler for this. Can i change it from under the car easier?
Greetings,
Benjamin
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Peter Bennett said:
Hi all,

Funnily enough I've signed up to ask for these photos as well. If they are still available can they be uploaded or messaged. I'd very extremely grateful. intermittent issue with starting and Im 99% sure its the starter.
Regards,
Pete
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It looks like the pics were dislodged with the recent forum upgrade.

I've reinserted them though not where they originally were but they should be in order.

I hope that helps
 
Very helpful post ! ;) Are there definitely only two bolts (the long ones in picture)securing the starter motor ?
I have removed two but the starter wont budge at all. Is there a knack to getting it out ?
 
I'm about to take on this task. Quick question. Should I buy a brand new starter motor or go for one from a breakers yard? What's the view on this?
 
Thanks for great photo guide N,

I’ve removed everything except the second bolt - it’s hard to locate. Is the third photo taken from under the car looking up? Does this bolt go into the starter housing unlike the second bolt which has a nut?

Rave manual makes it look like two bolts on same side.

Cheers,

Anthony
wriggs said:
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If you are carrying out the usual solenoid service kit replacement of parts ,then this procedure is fairly straightforward.
The Haynes Manual is pretty vague on this part of the strip down and eludes most who endevoir to try and figure out the removal given from the manual pics and illustrations.;)
1/The pics start at the top view of the engine and this is how it looks before you commence removal of the starter.
2/A few illustrations showing the rear/top bolt including the spanners to clarify its position.
3/The motor is shown with electrics removed and the front bracket bolt hole visible after front bolt/nut removed.
4/If the battery box is removed, this can make easier access to the top/rear bolt using a 13mm socket and swivel knuckle on the wrench.
5/Last Pic shows the starter bolts / batt box bolts and removed Motor.
Hope you find this information useful and good luck with the easy part (replacing the plunger and contacts).
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