Starter Heat Shield: Service and Repair

Starter Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.




2. Remove the fasteners securing the starter heat shield to the starter.
3. Remove the starter heat shield.




4. Remove the nut securing the starter heat shield mounting bracket to the starter.
5. Remove the starter heat shield mounting bracket.




6. Remove the nut securing the starter heat shield mounting bracket to the engine block.
7. Remove the starter heat shield mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter heat shield mounting bracket to the stud located at the engine block.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the nut securing the starter heat shield mounting bracket to the engine block.

Tighten the starter heat shield mounting bracket nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).




3. Install the starter heat shield mounting bracket to the stud located at the rear of the starter motor.
4. Install the nut securing the starter heat shield mounting bracket to the starter.

Tighten the starter heat shield mounting bracket nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).




5. Position the starter heat shield to the starter motor and brackets.
6. Install the fasteners securing the starter heat shield to the starter motor and brackets.

Tighten the starter heat shield fasteners to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

7. Connect the battery negative cable.