Removal and Replacement
StarterREMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the cover (A) and clip (B) from air intake boot assembly. (2.5 L non-turbo model)
3. Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot assembly and air cleaner case. (2.5 L non-turbo model)
4. Loosen the clamp (B) which connects the air intake boot assembly and throttle body. (2.5 L nonturbo model)
5. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron. (2.5 L non-turbo model)
6. Loosen the clamp (A) which connects the air intake boot assembly. (3.6 L model)
7. Loosen the bolt (B) which secures the air intake boot assembly to the collector cover bracket. (3.6 L model)
8. Remove the air intake boot assembly, and move it to the left side wheel apron. (3.6 L model)
9. Remove the intercooler. (turbo model)
10. Disconnect the connector (B) and terminal (A) from starter.
11. Remove the starter from transmission.
NOTE: For the MT model, a bolt is used in place (A).
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: For the MT model, a bolt is used in place (A).
Tightening torque: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
Tightening torque: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
- 2.5 L non-turbo model
NOTE: Align the clamp hole with the protrusion of the air intake boot assembly.
Tightening torque:
Clamp (A), (B) 3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)
- 3.6 L model
Tightening torque:
Clamp (A) 3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)
Bolt (B) 6.5 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)
