Removal and Installation

REMOVAL







1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

CAUTION: When servicing the starter motor or performing 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 (B-terminal) on all car lines and must be replaced after servicing. Be sure to disconnect the battery ground cable before servicing the starter motor.

2. Remove the air cleaner (ACL) and the air cleaner to intake manifold tube.
3. Remove the two upper starter motor bolts.







4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the intake manifold support bolts and the intake manifold support.







6. Disconnect the S-terminal wire.
7. Remove the B-terminal wire nut and disconnect the B-terminal wire.
8. Remove the lower starter motor bolt.
9. Remove the starter motor.

INSTALLATION







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: The upper starter motor bolts must be tightened first.

2. Tighten the starter motor bolts to 31-46 N.m (23-34 lb-ft).
3. Tighten the intake manifold support bolts to 37-52 N.m (27-38 Ib-ft).
4. Tighten the B-terminal wire nut to 16-23 N.m (12-17 Ib-ft).