Changing the starter on a Citroën ZX

the starter is located in front of the engine

under the oil filler cap

unscrew the terminal retaining nut - , 10mm wrench

remove the pod

and put it on hold

there are 2 wires connected to the starter

the + battery

the solenoid excitation wire

unscrew the nut of the wire + battery, 13mm key

take out the nut

take out the wire

do the same for the excitation wire, 8mm key

grab the water hose

then move it slightly aside: the 3 starter screws are accessible

unscrew the 3 screws, 8 mm Allen key

Be careful not to damage the radiator with the key.

release the starter, the rearmost screw can remain

do not mix the other 2 screws: the shortest one goes at the bottom

take out the starter

compare starters

Sizes and shapes may vary depending on the equipment manufacturer: only the references will really inform us about compatibility (Citroën references: 5802S3, 5802EQ, 5802H8, 91536044, 91514125, 96054384).

The XU and XUD blocks having the same base, we find these starters on many petrol and diesel models: 205, 309, 405, bx, zx, c15...

Don't hesitate to get help from a professional, whether you are buying new or, as here, second-hand.

there is a centering pin on the gearbox

in which the starter is wedged

introduce the starter correctly

put in place the 3 screws and advance them by hand

finish tightening using the 8 mm Allen key

recover the wire + battery

put it in place on the starter

tighten the nut, 13mm wrench

do the same for the excitation wire, 8mm key

put the pod - in place

tighten the nut, 10mm wrench

test the starter