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How to Remove the Starter Motor on a Ford Fiesta

Model: Ford Fiesta Fiesta 6, MK 6, MK VI - Years 2008-2017
Part: Starter motor

How to remove and replace the starter motor on a Ford Fiesta? First, use a socket spanner to disconnect the battery power cables; remove the soundproofing panel from the engine with a socket spanner and needle-nose pliers. Remove the exhaust connector, then disconnect the power terminals of the starter motor using pliers or a screwdriver depending on the pressure of the tabs, unscrew the retaining bolts that secure the starter motor, and remove it from the engine bay. Finally, fit the new starter motor with the power cables and the corresponding retaining screws.

Updated on 4 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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