Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Replacement (LE5)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the "S" terminal nut (1) from the starter solenoid.
4. Remove the engine harness lead (2) from the starter.




5. Remove the positive battery cable nut (2) from the starter solenoid.
6. Remove the positive battery cable (3) and engine harness terminal (4) from the starter solenoid.




7. Remove the starter motor bolts.
8. Remove the starter motor.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter motor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the starter motor bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).




3. Install the engine harness terminal (4) and positive battery cable (3) to the starter solenoid.
4. Install the positive battery cable nut (2) to the starter solenoid.

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




5. Install the engine harness lead (2) to the starter.
6. Install the "S" terminal nut (1) to the starter solenoid.

Tighten the "S" terminal nut to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.