Starter motor and relay?

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2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE

2000 Jaguar S-Type

is it easy to replace a starter on a 2000 s type 4.0 jaguar? Do I need speciat tools?

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DAVE H

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Removal & Installation (S-Type)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove electrical connector protective cover. Disconnect starter motor electrical connectors. Remove oxygen sensor. See Fig. 1. Detach oxygen sensor harness electrical connector.
Disconnect ground cable at starter mounting bolt. Remove harness retaining bracket. Remove starter motor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification.

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How to remove starter

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For safety, first disconnect the negative battery cable. Then safely raise and support the vehicle. Remove the electrical connector protective cover and disconnect the starter motor electrical connectors. Remove the oxygen sensor. Detach the oxygen sensor harness elctrical connector. Disconnect the ground cable at the starter mounting bolt. Remove the harness retaining bracket and remove starter motor. To install, reverse the removal procedures. A diagram to help you locate the starter is below.

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2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE
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6 CYL
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The lights come on and so does the radio. The battery is not the issue. When I try starting the car it clicks so I am assuming it is either the alternator or the starter.