Starter Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

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.

NOTE: When working on the starter system, make sure the anti-theft system is deactivated (if equipped.)

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
3. Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector and remove the bracket.







4. Remove the bolts.







5. Remove the starter solenoid nuts and position aside the wires.
6. Remove the starter motor.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the starter motor to the engine.







2. Connect the starter motor solenoid and starter motor cable connections.
3. Replace the red starter solenoid safety cap.







4. Install the starter motor bolts
5. Install the HO2S bracket and tighten nut to 24 Nm (18 Lb-Ft).
6. Install the HO2S electrical connection.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the battery ground cable.