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Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation




REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove engine undercover.
3. Disconnect S terminal and B terminal from starter motor.
4. Remove starter motor mounting bolt and nut.
5. Remove starter motor from under the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

B terminal nut:
Tightening Torque: 9.81 - 12.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kg-m, 87 - 112 in-lb)

Starter motor mounting nut:
Tightening Torque: 41.2 - 52.0 N.m (4.2 - 5.3 kg-m, 31 - 38 ft-lb)

Starter motor mounting bolt:
Tightening Torque: 41.2 - 52.0 N.m (4.2 - 5.3 kg-m, 31 - 38 ft-lb)

Disassembly And Assembly:




Disassembly and Assembly

Through-bolt:
Tightening Torque: 5.6 - 10.4 N.m (0.57 - 1.06 kg-m, 49.5 - 92.0 in-lb)