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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the intercooler pump outer bracket.




4. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3,4,5) from the starter.




5. Remove the starter bolts.
6. Remove the starter.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the startor.

2. Install the startor bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the starter bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




3. Connect the electrical connectors (4,5) to the starter.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal nut to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

4. Connect the S terminal connector (3) to the starter.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal nut to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

5. Install the intercooler pump outer bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.