Hi ..I have a 2004 Jaguar S-type 3.0...The starter motor needs to be replaced...Would anyone on here have the step by step process to follow for removal? Thanks

 

I have a manual says remove Air Deflector?...Is that the front plastic bumper?

 

The Air Deflector is the Plastic Guard under the Engine...Found it...

 

If you intend on repairing and servicing the vehicle yourself, you should obtain the Workshop Manual, which is a download on this and other sites on the Internet.

You should consider taking the starter motor to a local automotive electrical specialist for overhaul as this is often less expensive than purchasing a questionably refurbished unit from a local parts house.

 

Thank You NBCAT

 

OK, just removed and replaced starter on 2002 S-Type with V8. Only took 1:15. Here is what I did.
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
1. Remove lower nut on right hand motor mount stud.
2. Remove the ground, power and solenoid connections from starter.
3. Support engine under oil pan with wood block and jack it up about 3-4 inches.
4. Remove the 4 bolts securing the motor mount bracket to the block and get engine
high enough to remove mount and bracket as a unit.
5. Put a hockey puck or wood block under the main oil pan where it goes over the aluminum cross beam just ahead of the steering rack, then you can remove the jack.
6. Unbolt both starter bolts, one is easy, other is 180 degrees from the first, in the back at about 2 o'clock, look at new starter to see where this hole is. Universal may be required to get that top bolt out. Using U-joint socket is a real help on the motor mount bolts. Everything is 13mm except the nut on the bottom of the motor mount.

Replacement is reverse procedure. The top bolt is a fiddly job, but these bolts are tapered so they start pretty easily. I have a lift, if you are doing this with jack stands it will take longer.

 

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