Anyone ever R&R the starter on a 1996 E300D (W210, OM606NA)? Looks like the intake manifold has to come off first, then an easy removal from above. Don't see how to do it from below, the steering column is in the way.

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1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
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