Replacing the starter.

2004 BMW 530I
114,000 MILES
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CADILLAC562
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I need instruction on how to replace the starter where i can do it myself. If possible from the top and not the under side. I dont have a lift and wont be able to do it from under the car.
Oct 11, 2011 at 10:16 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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I do not believe that this is possible short dismantling a fair proportion of the engine accessories and manifolds to get at it, i will pass it on to a BMW specialist just in case he has some solution for this problem.
Oct 11, 2011 at 11:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sorry for the bad news-you gonna have to go underneath to remove the reinforcement plate thru the front axle carrier -this is a must says Mit1-sorry
Oct 11, 2011 at 11:32 PM
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CADILLAC562
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Do you have instructions on removing it if I go through the bottom of the vehicle?
Oct 12, 2011 at 5:44 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Send the last seven of the VIN so the car can be identified correctly.
Oct 12, 2011 at 7:32 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The M54 motor is usually quite easy to work on, but this operation could require the removal of the intake manifold to gain access to the starter bolts.
Oct 12, 2011 at 7:34 AM
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CADILLAC562
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The last 7 are b806758
Oct 12, 2011 at 7:44 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Also, be sure its the starter and not the drive-away protection.
Oct 13, 2011 at 10:22 PM
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