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. |
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-365369) .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-365408) .
- Remove the LH front wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS & TIRES»(ref-365372) .
- Remove the 3 pushpins and the left front inner fender splash shield.
- Remove the solenoid terminal cover from the terminals.
- Remove the solenoid terminal nuts and disconnect the solenoid electrical connections. To install, tighten the solenoid battery cable nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in). To install, tighten the solenoid wire nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Remove the ground cable retaining nut. Position the ground cable aside. To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 starter motor stud bolts, the bolt and the starter motor. To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14488 | Starter solenoid terminal cover |
| 2 | N805320 | Starter motor solenoid wire nut |
| 3 | Starter motor solenoid wire (part of 14A280) | |
| 4 | W706414 | Starter motor solenoid battery cable nut |
| 5 | Starter motor solenoid battery cable (part of 14A280) | |
| 6 | N605789 | Ground cable nut |
| 7 | Ground cable (part of 14A280) | |
| 8 | W500320 | Starter motor stud bolt |
| 9 | W710601 | Starter motor bolt |
| 10 | 11000 | Starter motor |
ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-365369) .
- 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. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-365408) .
- NOTE: A protective cap or boot is provided over the battery input terminal on all vehicle lines and must be reinstalled after repair. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle. Remove the starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
- Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the starter motor electrical connections. To install, tighten the solenoid battery cable nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in). To install, tighten the solenoid wire nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Remove the nut and position the ground cable aside. To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
- Remove the bolt, the stud bolt and the starter motor. To install, tighten the bolts in the following sequence: Install the bolts finger-tight. Tighten the upper bolt to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft). Tighten the lower stud bolt to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.