Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Replacement (LAT) (2.4L Hybrid)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4, LY7, and LE5) (Service and Repair).
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the generator control module coolant pump (1).




4. Remove the generator control module coolant pump bolt (3).
5. Remove the generator control module coolant pump (1) (with the hoses attached) from the oil pan.
6. Reposition and secure the generator control module coolant pump (with the hoses attached) out of the way.




7. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the starter.




8. Remove the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (1).
9. Remove the positive battery cable lead (2) from the starter motor.




10. Remove the starter motor bolts and starter.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the starter motor and bolts and tighten to 53 Nm (39 lb ft).




2. Install the positive battery cable lead (2) to the starter motor.
3. Install the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (1) and tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




4. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the starter.




5. Unsecure the generator control module coolant pump.
6. Position the generator control module coolant pump (1) (with the hoses attached) to the oil pan. Ensure that the anti-rotation tab (2) is inserted into the hole in the oil pan.
7. Install the generator control module coolant pump bolt (3) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).




8. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the generator control module coolant pump (1).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4, LY7, and LE5) (Service and Repair).