Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor - 2.5L









Removal and Installation

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.

3. If equipped, remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.





4. Remove the starter motor solenoid wire nut and position the wire aside.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

5. Position the starter motor solenoid battery cable terminal cover aside.

6. Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut and position the cable aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

7. Remove the ground wire nut from the starter motor stud bolt and position the ground wire aside.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

8. Remove the starter motor bolt, stud bolt and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.