Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor - 2.5L









Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.

3. Remove the 5 bolts, the pin-type retainer (not shown) and the RH splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





4. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

5. Remove the starter solenoid battery cable nut and disconnect the starter motor solenoid terminal cover and cables.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

6. Remove the ground wire nut and position aside the ground wire.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

7. Remove the 2 stud bolts and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.