Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Replacement (LUK)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
3. Remove the secondary air injection pump. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement Service and Repair.




4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the starter.




5. Remove the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (1).
6. Remove the positive battery cable lead (2) from the starter motor.




7. Remove the starter motor bolts and starter.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

1. Install the starter motor and bolts and tighten to 53 Nm (39 lb ft).




2. Install the positive battery cable lead (2) to the starter motor.
3. Install the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (1) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




4. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the starter.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
7. Install the secondary air injection pump. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement Service and Repair.