Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Replacement (LE5/LAT)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Hoist and raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




3. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connector (3).
4. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (4).
5. Remove the battery positive cable terminal (1) and engine harness terminal (2) from the starter motor.




6. Remove the starter motor bolts.
7. Remove the starter motor from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the starter motor to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: Hand tighten all bolts before finalizing any torques.

2. Install the starter motor bolts and tighten to 43 Nm (32 lb ft).




3. Install the engine harness terminal (2) and the battery positive cable terminal (1) to the starter motor. Ensure that the battery positive cable terminal anti-rotation feature is aligned correctly.
4. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (4) and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
5. Connect the starter motor electrical connector (3).
6. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).