Can anyone tell me how to change the starter motor on a 1.8 Mondeo "M" reg. I have no idea where it is or what it looks like yet, but someone told me it's just held on with 3 bolts. Will I need to take anything else off to get to it etc?

Steve Smith, September 2005

First of all it is located roughly in the middle at the rear of the engine there are 2 wires on it which are on a black plastic support bracket. It is tricky to get out only because of limited space.

Any problems with what it looks like have a look at one on ebay

1. remove the air filtter to gain access and remove the 2 top bolts (13mm) at the top of the gear box

2. jack and support the vehicle

3. underneath the car disconect wiring from the starter terminals (8mm and 10mm i seem to recall)

4. remove the remaining starter mounting bolt (13mm) and manouver out.

refit in reverse order

Andy L, September 2005