Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Starter Motor: Service and Repair


1. Disconnect battery ground cable and disable airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING. then remove battery and battery tray.
2. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
a. Noise filter.
b. Ignitor.
c. High tension cord for ignition coil.
d. Ground strap.
3. Disconnect harness clamp, then remove two bolts and igniter bracket.
4. Disconnect starter wires, remove starter attaching bolts and starter.
5. Reverse procedure to install, torque starter attaching bolts to 29 ft. lbs.