Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Replacement (LE5 or LE9) (2.4L)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
3. Remove the S terminal connector 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.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the starter motor bolts and tighten to 40 Nm (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 and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




5. Install the engine harness lead (2) to the starter.
6. Install the S terminal connector to the starter solenoid.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.