Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left catalytic convertor.
3. Remove the starter heat shield bolt and shield.




4. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3).
5. Remove the battery positive junction block cable terminal (2) from the starter.




6. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the starter.




7. Remove the starter bolts and starter.

Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Install the starter and bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




2. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the starter.




3. Install the battery positive junction block cable terminal (2) to the starter.
4. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3).

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




5. Install the starter heat shield and bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

6. Install the left catalytic convertor.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.