Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Replacement (LH2)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Disconnect the BAT cable from the starter.
4. Disconnect the wire from the S terminal (4) on the starter.




5. Remove the 2 starter motor mounting bolts.
6. Remove the starter motor.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter motor.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the starter motor mounting bolts and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
3. Connect the starter motor S terminal wire (4). Tighten the starter solenoid S terminal nut to 4 Nm (35 lb in).
4. Connect the starter motor BAT terminal wire. Tighten the battery cable to starter terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
5. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).