Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor - 2.3L









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.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the starter motor stud bolt and position the wiring harness aside.

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.