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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2002 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Starter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: The starter motor is not serviceable and must be replaced as a complete unit.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the front lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.

    4. Object Number: 814593 Size: SH
  4. Remove the S terminal nut (1) from the starter solenoid.
  5. Remove the S terminal wiring harness connector from the starter solenoid.
  6. Remove the BAT terminal nut (4) from the starter solenoid.
  7. Remove the BAT terminal wiring harness connector (3) from the starter solenoid.
  8. Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.

    9. Object Number: 814591 Size: SH
  9. Remove the starter motor bolts (1).
  10. Remove the starter motor (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 814591 Size: SH
  1. Install the starter motor (2).

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the starter motor bolts (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  3. Install the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.

    4. Object Number: 814593 Size: SH
  4. Install the BAT terminal wiring harness connector (3) to the starter solenoid BAT terminal.
  5. Install the BAT terminal nut (4).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Install the S terminal wiring harness connector (2) to the starter solenoid S terminal.
  7. Install the S terminal nut (1).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 2 N·m (20 lb in).

  8. Install the front lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .