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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. NOTE: The starter motor terminal cover is attached to the wiring harness.
  4. Detach the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
  5. Remove the starter solenoid S-terminal nut and disconnect the S-terminal eyelet.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  6. Remove the starter solenoid B-terminal nut and disconnect the B-terminal eyelet.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  7. Remove the starter motor ground cable nut and disconnect the ground cable eyelet.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the bolts, the stud bolt and the starter motor.
    • To install, tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fasteners.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.