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Replacing the Starter Motor on the Renault Clio 2 1.2 8V

Model: Renault Clio Clio 2, MK 2 - Years 1998-2005
Part: Starter motor

In today's video, we will see the main instructions that will allow us to dismantle and replace the starter motor on the Renault Clio 1.2 8V petrol. First, open the bonnet of your car and locate the starter motor, which is found at the bottom of the engine bay; then disconnect and remove the battery. At this point, unscrew all the fixing screws of the starter motor, then disconnect the electrical connector; now you can remove it and replace it with the new one, applying the reverse procedure of disassembly!

Updated on 24 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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