Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Replacement (LCV,LTG)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

2. Remove the secondary air injection pump, if equipped. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement Service and Repair.

3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.




4. Disconnect the engine harness connector (3) from the starter solenoid.

5. Remove the battery positive cable fastener (2) and remove the battery positive cable terminal (1), from the starter solenoid.




6. Remove the starter mounting fasteners (2) and remove the starter (1).

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Starter Motor Alignment Caution Service Precautions.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

1. Install the starter (1) and torque the top fastener (2) to 22 Nm (16 lb ft), then torque the bottom fastener (2) to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).




2. Install the battery positive cable terminal (1) to the starter solenoid and tighten the fastener (2) to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

3. Install the engine wiring harness connector (3) to the starter solenoid.

4. Install the secondary air injection pump, if equipped. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement Service and Repair.

5. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.