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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Starter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air inlet duct to the throttle body.

    3. Object Number: 97628 Size: SH
  3. Remove the top starter bolt.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the lower starter bolt.
  6. Position the engine wiring harness aside.
  7. Position the starter for access to solenoid wiring.
  8. Remove the electrical wiring.
  9. Remove the starter.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 97628 Size: SH
  1. Install the electrical wiring.
  2. Position the starter to the engine.
  3. Install the lower starter bolt.
  4. Reposition the engine wiring harness.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the top starter bolt.
  7. Install the air inlet duct to the throttle body.
  8. Install the negative battery cable.