Starter Motor. Removal and Installation

Removal

1. 1
   Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   Disconnect the battery.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
3. 3
   Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Tube (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtration – 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L hp) – Sigma, Removal and Installation).
4. 4
   1. Disconnect the quick-connect couplings.
      Refer to: Quick-Connect Coupling (Fuel System 310-00B - General Information - 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) - Sigma, General Procedures).

   • Release the resonator assembly from the retainer, release the resonator assembly clamp, then remove the resonator assembly from the vehicle.

   

5. 5
   1. Remove the CAC outlet pipe lock nut.
      Torque: 97 lb-in (11 N·m)

   2. Loosen the CAC outlet pipe clamps, then remove the CAC outlet pipe.
      Torque: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)

   

6. 6
   1. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts, then position the starter motor aside to disconnect the starter motor wiring.
      Torque: 26 lb-ft (35 N·m)

   2. Remove the starter motor control wire lock nut. Then disconnect the starter motor control wire from the starter motor.
      Torque: 53 lb-in (6 N·m)

   3. Remove the battery positive cable lock nut, then disconnect the battery positive cable from the starter motor.
      Torque: 106 lb-in (12 N·m)

   • Remove the starter motor.

   

7. 7
   Inspect the starter pinion and ring gear.
   Refer to: Starter Pinion and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection (Starting System 303-06B - 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) - Sigma, General Procedures).

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.