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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011X5 35DREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETUNE-UPENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIRSTARTER WITH MOUNTING12 41 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STARTER MOTOR (M57TU, M57T2)
2011 BMW X5 35d

12 41 020 Removing and installing/replacing starter motor (M57TU, M57T2)

2011 BMW X5 35dSECTION 12 41 020 Removing and installing/replacing starter motor (M57TU, M57T2)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

  • Disconnect battery negative terminal.
  • Remove transmission underbody protection

Slacken nut (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Starter Motor Nut
G06853335Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

NOTE: Illustrations show M57.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.