Starting System: Removal & Installation Mercury Mariner II

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-292146) article.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-292182) article.
3. Remove the pin-type retainer, 6 bolts and the LH splash shield. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
4. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
5. Remove the starter solenoid battery cable nut and disconnect the starter motor solenoid terminal cover and cables. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
6. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer and position aside the wiring harness.
7. Remove the ground strap nut and position aside the strap. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
8. Remove the 2 stud bolts and the starter motor. To install, tighten to 35 N.m (26 lb-ft).
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-292182) article.
2. Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-292216) article.
3. Disconnect the transmission shift cable-to-manual lever.
4. Remove the 2 transmission cable bracket bolts and detach the wire harness retainer and position aside the transmission cable and bracket. To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
5. Remove the starter motor solenoid wire nut. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
6. Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut and position aside the cables. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
7. Remove the 2 bolts and the starter motor. To install, tighten to 27 N.m (20 lb-ft).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.