2.3L "QUAD-4" (VIN D)
- Disconnect cable from battery negative terminal. Remove air cleaner-to-throttle body duct. Disconnect electrical connectors from TPS, IAC and MAP sensor and secure harness to the side.
- Disconnect vacuum harness assembly from intake manifold and secure to the side. Disconnect MAP sensor hose from intake manifold. Remove coolant fan shroud retaining bolts and remove shroud along with MAP sensor.
- Remove coolant fan-to-upper radiator support bolt. Remove remaining support bolt and upper radiator support. Disconnect electrical connector from coolant fan and lift fan assembly out from the 2 lower insulators.
- Rotate bracket so that 2 lower bracket legs point upward. Move fan assembly toward drivers side until fan blade overlaps the radiator-to-core seam by approximately one inch. Pull fan assembly up, and out the top to remove. NOTE: Because of the low clearance, special care must be taken not to damage the lock tang on the TPS with the fan bracket.
- Remove harness retaining clip from engine mount bracket stud. Remove starter mounting bolts. Tilt rear of starter toward radiator, pull starter out and rotate solenoid toward radiator to gain access to electrical connections. CAUTION: DO NOT damage crank sensor mounted directly to the rear of the starter. If it is damaged, replacement will be required.
- Disconnect electrical connections at starter terminals and move starter toward drivers side of vehicle. Remove starter from top and note if any shims have been used.
4.5L (VIN 5)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter motor shield. Remove exhaust front and rear pipe assembly.
- Remove flexplate inspection cover. Disconnect solenoid wires and battery cables. Remove starter motor.
- To install reverse, removal procedure.
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ALL OTHERS
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter braces, shields, flywheel cover etc., that might interfere with removal of starter.
- On 2.5L VIN R, 2.8L VIN W, 3.1L VIN V and 3.3L VIN N, remove bolt from engine cross brace. Using pry bar between upper engine mount and engine, pry rearward and support engine.
- On models with engine oil cooler, remove oil filter and position oil cooler line away from starter. Disconnect wiring at starter and note position. Remove starter mounting bolts and any shims. Remove starter.
