How to remove and install a starter motor on BMW Z4?

To start work on Z4 vehicles, you need to disconnect the cable(s) attached to each battery negative terminal. Next, remove the air filter housing. First write down where the starter elements are originally connected. Then, unscrew the nuts holding those parts and disconnect the wiring coming from and going to the starter motor. First, remove the mounting bolts from the starter that connects the engine and transmission. Raise the starter from its place in the engine bay. When putting things back in place, follow the steps you used to take them out. Make sure to tighten all fasteners according to the recommended torque values.

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- 2006-2016 BMW Z4 | Coupe 3.0si(E86), Roadster 3.0i(E85), Roadster 3.0si(E85), sDrive30i(E89), sDrive35i(E89), sDrive35is(E89)
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- 2012-2016 BMW Z4 | sDrive28i(E89)
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Part Number: 12417616502
$573.44 MSRP: $847.17
You Save: $273.73 (33%)
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 12417616500
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2016 BMW Z4 | Coupe 3.0si(E86), Roadster 3.0i(E85), Roadster 3.0si(E85), sDrive30i(E89), sDrive35i(E89), sDrive35is(E89)
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- 2003-2005 BMW Z4 | 2.5i(E85), 3.0i(E85)
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Q: How to remove and install a starter motor on BMW Z4?
A:
To start work on Z4 vehicles, you need to disconnect the cable(s) attached to each battery negative terminal. Next, remove the air filter housing. First write down where the starter elements are originally connected. Then, unscrew the nuts holding those parts and disconnect the wiring coming from and going to the starter motor. First, remove the mounting bolts from the starter that connects the engine and transmission. Raise the starter from its place in the engine bay. When putting things back in place, follow the steps you used to take them out. Make sure to tighten all fasteners according to the recommended torque values.