Starter - Removal

3.5L










NOTE: All Wheel Drive procedure shown. Rear Wheel Drive Similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery.
2. Remove the left side catalytic converter (4), Catalytic Converter - Removal.





3. Remove battery cable nut (5) and battery cable (4) from solenoid stud (2).
4. Disconnect electrical connector (3) from starter solenoid terminal (1).





5. Remove starter mounting bolts (3), the electrical harness mounting bracket (4) should remain in position.
6. Rotate and remove starter assembly (1) from transmission.
7. Remove starter motor dust shield (2).