Starter Motor: Service and Repair

On 1994 models equipped with airbags, disable airbag system prior to performing service operation as possible airbag deployment may cause personal injury.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. On models equipped with automatic transaxle, remove kickdown cable routing bracket from engine block.
3. On all models, disconnect wire from starter solenoid ``S'' terminal. When disconnecting connector from ``S'' terminal, grasp connector and depress plastic tab to remove.
4. Remove ``B'' terminal attaching nut and disconnect cable from terminal.
5. Remove starter motor mounting bolts, then the starter motor.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Torque mounting bolts to 15-20 ft. lbs. and ``B'' terminal attaching nut to 7-12 ft. lbs.