Starter Relay: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: WHEN REPAIRING THE STARTER MOTOR OR PERFORMING OTHER UNDERHOOD WORK IN THE VICINITY OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD AT THE STARTER SOLENOID IS ELECTRICALLY HOT AT ALL TIMES. THE PROTECTIVE CAP OR BOOT PROVIDED OVER THIS TERMINAL MUST BE REPLACED AFTER MAINTENANCE IS COMPLETE. MAKE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE BEFORE WORKING ON THE STARTER MOTOR.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the relay cover.







3. Disconnect the starter motor solenoid relay switch wires and cables.
1. Remove the insulator.
2. Disconnect the starter motor relay trigger terminal connector.
3. Remove the starter motor solenoid relay switch terminal nuts.
4. Remove the engine control sensor wire and the generator wire.
5. Remove the battery cables.







4. Remove the starter motor solenoid relay switch.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the starter motor solenoid relay switch.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE STARTING SYSTEM, BE AWARE THAT HEAVY GAUGE LEADS ARE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE BATTERY. MAKE SURE THE PROTECTIVE CAPS ARE IN PLACE WHEN THE MAINTENANCE IS COMPLETE.












1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.