Starter Relay: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

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

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







2. Disconnect the starter motor solenoid relay switch wiring.
1. Remove the protective cover.
2. Disconnect the push-on electrical connector.
3. Remove the nuts.
4. Remove the cable.







3. Remove the starter motor solenoid relay switch.
1. Remove the engine sensor/generator wires.
2. Remove the bolts and ground wire.
3. Remove the starter motor solenoid relay switch.

INSTALLATION







1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.