Removal & Installation: 2.5L: Installation
- Install the starter motor. Tighten the bolts to 25 N-m (18 lb-ft).
- If equipped, install the starter motor support bracket. Tighten the retaining bolt to 25 N-m (18 lb-ft). Tighten the retaining nuts to 17 N-m (13 lb-ft).
- Connect the positive battery cable and solenoid harness to the starter motor solenoid. Tighten the battery cable retaining nut to 12 N-m (9 lb-ft). Tighten the solenoid terminal retaining nut to 5 N-m (44 lb-in).
- Install the transaxle selector cable bracket. Tighten the bolts to 20 N-m (15 lb-in).
- Remove the protective caps and connect the fuel line couplings. Install the safety clips.
- Install the air cleaner housing support bracket. Tighten the bolts to 25 N-m (18 lb-ft).
- Connect the air cleaner housing to the air cleaner inlet tube and the outlet tube to the throttle body. Install the PCV hoses to the air cleaner outlet tube. Connect the IAC valve hose to the intake manifold and securely tighten the retaining clamp. Install the IAC valve hose locator to the upper radiator hose. Connect the IAT and MAF sensor electrical connectors.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
NOTE:
Inspect all O-ring seals and garter springs for damage, prior to assembly. If either O-ring is damaged, both O-rings must be replaced. Replace the O-rings or garter springs only with the appropriate replacement parts. Lubricate the O-rings with clean engine oil, prior to assembly.
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.