Fiat Guide-How to install the Fiat Punto Starter Motor

First of all, always remember to be safe, just like installing all new or used car parts! When you lift the vehicle with a jack Always support the vehicle with the axle stand! One thing to keep in mind when removing the wire to the starter. A red wire is attached to the back of the Solonoid from the battery. This wire is alive and will cause problems if it comes in contact with something that is grounded. Therefore, as a rough guide, tape the ends of the wires with an electrician’s tape or remove the battery completely. However, only if you have a wireless code.

The two lower starter motor bolts are located below the starter motor and are best accessed from the underside of the vehicle. The starter motor is located in the center of the engine, under the rear air filter box and above the exhaust front pipe. The starter is connected to the car battery with a red wire. You need to remove this wire by removing the 13mm nut and washer from the back of the starter solooid. Then there is a 10mm nut and washer that secures the wire to the smaller terminal. After removing the wire from the back of the starter solooid, you need to loosen the two 13mm bolts that secure the starter motor to the gearbox. (A good tip is always to remove the bottom bolt first to save the weight of the starter pulling down by gravity so that the top bolt is clearly visible on the last screw)

The bottom bolt can be easily found and replaced from the underside of the car, where the top bolt is not very accessible. The top 13mm bolts are best accessed from the rear of the vehicle’s battery and under the hood below. This bolt with a 13mm socket.

Reinstalling a new or used starter is an easy reversal of the removal procedure. After finally reconnecting the vehicle battery, the starter fitting is complete. Finally, expect to pay about £ 25 for a good used used unit from the curve breaker yard.