Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Primary) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary) .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the right catalytic converter from the vehicle. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the starter motor heat shield to starter motor retaining bolts (1).
- Remove the heat shield (2) from the vehicle.
- Remove the torque converter cover bolt (1).
- Remove the starter mounting bolts (2).
- Reposition the starter to access electrical connections.
- Disconnect the engine harness connector (1).
- Remove the battery positive cable nut (2) and remove the battery positive cable (3), from the starter (4).
- Maneuver the starter motor (4) and the torque converter cover, out and down between the transmission bell housing and body sub frame.
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .