Starting System: Service Precautions
WARNING:^ WHEN SERVICING STARTER MOTOR OR CARRYING OUT OTHER UNDERHOOD WORK IN THE VICINITY OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD AT THE STARTER SOLENOID IS "ELECTRICALLY HOT" AT ALL TIMES. A PROTECTIVE CAP OR BOOT IS PROVIDED OVER THIS TERMINAL THAT MUST BE INSTALLED AFTER SERVICING. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE BEFORE SERVICING THE STARTER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ WHEN WORKING IN AREA OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ WHEN USING A REMOTE STARTER SWITCH OR JUMPER WIRE, BE SURE THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK (A/T) OR NEUTRAL (M/T) WITH THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL FULLY APPLIED.