Removal Procedure

Important:  This vehicle uses the PG260 F1 starter motor. The starter motor is serviced only as a complete unit.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Remove radiator air baffle assembly. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLIES AND DEFLECTORS .
4. Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut and electrical leads.
   Fig 1: Removing Starter Motor BAT Terminal Nut And Electrical Leads

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5. Remove the starter motor S terminal nut and electrical lead.
6. Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER COVER REPLACEMENT .
7. Remove the starter motor bolts.
8. Remove the starter motor.
   Fig 2: Removing Starter Motor Bolts And Starter Motor

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