Powertrain

Removal and Installation - Starter

8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
01020304050129N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  1. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  2. Disconnect the battery terminals.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  3. Remove the clips and set the coolant hose aside.
    • Disconnect the connector.
    • Disconnect the wiring harness clips and set the wiring harness aside.
    1. Remove the battery terminal cover.
    1. Remove the nut from the starter solenoid battery cable.
      Torque: 106 lb-in (12 N·m)
    1. Remove the nut from the starter solenoid wire.
      Torque: 53 lb-in (6 N·m)
    • Disconnect the wiring harness clips.
    • Set the wiring harness aside.
  4. Remove the starter bracket nuts.
    Torque: 97 lb-in (11 N·m)
  5. Remove the starter studs, then remove the starter.
    Torque: 35 lb-ft (47 N·m)

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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