Starter Solenoid Cable Replacement

Starter Solenoid Cable Replacement (RPO L26/3.8L)

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 negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Disengage the junction block cover lock tabs.
4. Remove the junction block cover.




5. Remove the nut (4) securing the starter cable (3) to the bussed electrical center (BEC).
6. Remove the starter cable from the BEC stud.
7. Remove the starter cable bolt (7) from the side rail.
8. Reposition the starter cable terminal (5) from the side rail.
9. Remove the starter cable retainer (1) from the tie bar.
10. Remove the starter cable retainer (2) from the BEC housing.
11. Remove the starter cable retainer (6) from the side rail.




12. Reposition the starter cable boot.
13. Remove the generator terminal nut.
14. Remove the starter cable from the generator.




15. Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement (Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement).
16. Remove the "BAT" terminal nut (3) from the starter.
17. Remove the starter solenoid cable terminal (4) from the starter.
18. Remove the starter cable ground bolt (5) and reposition the starter cable ground.
19. Remove the starter cable retainers (1, 6) from the frame.
20. Remove the starter cable.


Installation Procedure




1. Place the starter cable inside the engine compartment.
2. Install the starter cable retainers (1, 6) to the frame. Ensure that the retainer (6) also secures the engine harness to the frame.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Position the starter cable ground to the engine and install the starter cable ground bolt (5).

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Remove the starter solenoid cable terminal (4) to the starter.
5. Install the "BAT" terminal nut (3) to the starter.

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

6. Install the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement (Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement).




7. Install the starter cable to the generator.
8. Install the generator terminal nut.

Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

9. Position the starter cable boot.




10. Install the starter cable retainer (6) to the side rail.
11. Install the starter cable retainer (2) to the BEC housing.
12. Install the starter cable retainer (1) to the tie bar.
13. Position the starter cable terminal (5) to the side rail.
14. Install the starter cable bolt (7) to the side rail.

Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

15. Install the starter cable to the BEC stud.
16. Install the nut (4) securing the starter cable (3) to the BEC.

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




17. Install the junction block cover.
18. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
19. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).