Removal and Replacement

Starter Removal, Installation, and Performance Test

Removal

1. Battery Terminal - Disconnection





1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable (A) from the battery.

NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.

3. Disconnect the positive cable (B) from the battery.

2. Vehicle Lift

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

3. Front Splash Shield





1. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the clips (B) that secure the front inner fender and the front splash shield (C) to the body.

2. From under the front bumper (D), remove the clips (E).

3. From under the body, remove the clips (F), then pull out the front splash shield.

4. Starter





1. Remove the starter bolts.





2. Disconnect the cable and the connector.

3. Remove the starter.

Test

1. Starter Performance - Test





1. Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.

2. Make the connections for this test using the thickest (gauge) wire possible (preferably the same gauge as used on the vehicle).

NOTE: To avoid damaging the starter, never leave the battery connected for more than 5 seconds.

3. Connect the battery as shown, and check for continuity between the B terminal and the starter body. If there is continuity, it is working properly.





4. Disconnect the battery from the starter body, and check for continuity between the B terminal and the starter body. If there is no continuity, it is working properly.





5. Connect the starter to the battery as shown, and confirm that the motor runs.

6. If the electric current meets the specification when the battery voltage is at 11.5 V, the starter is working properly.








Installation

1. Starter





1. Install the starter.

2. Connect the cable, and the connector. Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the starter when you connect it.





3. Install the starter.

2. Front Splash Shield





1. Install the front splash shield (A), then install the bolts (B) and the clips (C, D). Make sure the clips snap into place securely.

3. Battery Terminal - Reconnection





NOTE: If the battery performance is abnormal, test the battery.

1. Clean the battery terminals.

2. Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery.

NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.

3. Connect the negative cable (B) to the battery.

4. Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.

4. Starter After Install - Check

1. Start the engine to make sure the starter works properly.