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Starter Solenoid Cable Replacement



Starter Solenoid Cable Replacement (RPO LD8)

Removal Procedure

Important:
* Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.

* Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.




1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the front compartment sight shield.
3. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors (1) from the starter solenoid cable electrical connectors.




4. Remove the intake manifold.
5. Disengage the junction block cover lock tabs.
6. Remove the junction block cover.




7. Remove the nut (1) securing the starter solenoid cable to the bussed electrical center (BEC).
8. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the BEC stud.




9. Remove the "BAT" terminal nut (1) from the starter.
10. Remove the "S" terminal nut (2) from the starter.
11. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the starter.




12. Reposition the starter solenoid cable protective boot (1) at the generator.
13. Remove the generator terminal nut (2).
14. Remove the starter solenoid cable terminal (3) from the generator.




15. Remove the starter solenoid cable clips (1) from the left camshaft cover.
16. Remove the starter solenoid cable.

Installation Procedure




1. Layout the starter solenoid cable on top of the engine.
2. Install the starter solenoid cable clips (1) to the left camshaft cover.




3. Install the starter solenoid cable terminal (3) to the generator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the generator terminal nut (2).

Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

5. Position the starter solenoid cable protective boot (1) at the generator.




6. Install the starter solenoid cable to the starter.
7. Install the "S" terminal nut (2) to the starter.

Tighten the nut to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

8. Install the "BAT" terminal nut (1) to the starter.

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




9. Install the starter solenoid cable to the BEC stud.
10. Install the nut (1) securing the starter solenoid cable to the BEC.

Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).




11. Install the junction block cover.
12. Install the intake manifold.




13. Connect the engine harness electrical connectors (1) to the starter solenoid cable electrical connectors.
14. Install the front compartment sight shield.
15. Connect the battery negative cable.