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How to Replace the Starter Motor on a Porsche 996

Model: Porsche 911 996 - Years 1997-2005
Part: Starter motor

Remove the starter motor from the car? Let's see how to do it on a Porsche. Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the engine air filter housing (using a socket wrench). Disconnect the starter motor power terminals with pliers or a screwdriver. Use a socket wrench to remove the mounting bolts on the sides of the starter motor and take it out of the engine compartment. Install the new starter motor with the power cables and the associated mounting bolts. Reinstall the air filter housing. Test the Porsche vehicle.

Updated on 28 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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