Starter motor - r+r
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Doblò Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2010
- Section
- Engine starting › Starter motor - r+r
Starter motor - r+r
Removing
Position the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Op. 7055B54 PROTECTION/GUARD UNDER ENGINE - R.R.
1. Undo the nuts (1a) and disconnect the electrical connections (1b) from the starter motor.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1b | Starter motor | See A020 STARTER MOTOR |
2. Undo the retaining bolts (2a) and remove starter motor (2b) from the lower part of the engine compartment.
Refitting
Place the starter motor in position and tighten the upper bolts and the lower nut.
| Fastening | Component | dia | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | STARTER MOTOR | (engine) 2.7 |
| Fastening | Component | dia | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nut | STARTER MOTOR | (gearbox) 2.7 |
Connect the starter motor electrical connections and secure them by tightening the nuts to the specified torque.
| Fastening | Component | dia | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nut | BATTERY/MOTOR LEAD | M8 | (starter motor) 2.4 |
Op. 7055B54 PROTECTION/GUARD UNDER ENGINE - R.R.
Connect the negative battery terminal and remove the vehicle from the lift.
Removing
Position the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A001 BATTERY |
Op. 7055B54 PROTECTION/GUARD UNDER ENGINE - R.R.
1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the starter motor.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starter motor | See A020 STARTER MOTOR |
2. Open the cover (2a) and disconnect the electrical connection (2b) from the starter motor.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 2b | Starter motor | See A020 STARTER MOTOR |
3. Undo the bolts (3a) and remove the starter motor (3b).
Refitting
Check that the starter motor is not damaged.
Place the starter motor in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.
| Fastening | Component | dia | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | STARTER MOTOR | M8 | (Gearbox side) 2.2 |
Connect the electrical connections for the starter motor and close the cover.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Starter motor | See A020 STARTER MOTOR |
Connect the electrical connection for the starter motor.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Starter motor | See A020 STARTER MOTOR |
Op. 7055B54 PROTECTION/GUARD UNDER ENGINE - R.R.
Connect the negative battery terminal.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A001 BATTERY |
Remove the vehicle from the lift.
Removing
Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A1B BATTERY ( BATTERY POSITIVE ) |
1. Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the fuel filter assembly (1b).
1. Disconnect the electrical connections from the starter motor.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starter motor | See A020 STARTER MOTOR |
2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the starter motor (2b).
Refitting
1. Place the starter motor (1a) in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.
The upper starter motor bolts also secure an electrical wiring bracket.
| Fastening | Component | dia | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1b | Bolt | STARTER MOTOR | M8 | (Gearbox side) 2.4 - 3.0 |
2. Connect the electrical connections to the starter motor.
Place the fuel filter back in its housing and fasten it using the nuts.
Connect the negative battery terminal (-).
Removing
Position the vehicle on a lift.
Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A001 BATTERY |
1. Open the protective cover (1a), loosen the nut (1b) and disconnect the starter motor electrical connections (1c).
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1c | Starter motor | See A020 STARTER MOTOR |
2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the starter motor (2b).
Refitting
1. Place the starter motor (1a) in its housing and secure it tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.
| Fastening | Component | dia | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1b | STARTER MOTOR | M8 | (Engine crankcase side) 2.3 - 2.8 |
2. Connect the electrical connections (2a) to the starter motor, secure with the nut (2b) and close the protective cover (2c).
Connect the negative battery terminal.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A001 BATTERY |
Remove the vehicle from the lift.
Removing
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
- Open the bonnet.
1. Working from the left side of the engine, unscrew the upper starter motor bolt.
- Raise the vehicle.
1. Open the protective cover for the starter motor electrical connections.
2. Undo the nut.
3. Disconnect the electrical connections (3a, 3b) from the starter motor.
| Description | Component |
|---|---|
| STARTER MOTOR | See A020 STARTER MOTOR |
4. Unscrew the lower starter motor bolt.
5. Remove the starter motor.
Refitting
- Check that the starter motor is not damaged.
1. Place the starter motor in position.
2. Screw in the lower starter motor bolt and tighten to the recommended torque.
| Value daNm | Fastening | Component | dia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2.25 ÷ 2.75 | Bolt | Starter motor | M8 |
3. Connect the electrical connections for the starter motor, tighten the nut and close the protective cover.
| Value daNm | Fastening | Component | dia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0.7 ÷ 1.1 | Nut | Positive lead (+30) on starter motor | M8 |
- Lower the vehicle.
1. Screw in the upper starter motor bolt.
| Value daNm | Fastening | Component | dia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.25 ÷ 2.75 | Bolt | Starter motor | M8 |
- Close the bonnet.
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
Parts & tools for this job Staging For 2000 Fiat Doblò
- TOOLBattery testerSearch: car battery tester
- TOOLDigital multimeterSearch: automotive digital multimeter
- TOOLBattery terminal cleanerSearch: battery terminal cleaner
Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.