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 Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

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

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.