Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Replacement (1.4L LDT, 1.6 LXV)

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the starter solenoid nut (1) to disconnect the starter harness.
4. Remove the starter solenoid nut (1) to disconnect the battery positive connector.
5. Remove the ground bolt from the engine block.




6. Remove the starter mounting bolts (1).
7. Remove the starter (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the starter mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18.4 lb ft).




3. Install the ground bolt to the engine block.
4. Install the starter solenoid nut (1) to connect the battery positive connector.
5. Install the starter solenoid nut (1) to connect the starter harness and tighten.

* The engine ground bolt to 38 Nm (28.0 lb ft).
* The starter solenoid harness connector nut to 10.5 Nm (7.7 lb ft).
* The starter solenoid battery positive connector nut to 10.5 Nm (7.7 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair)