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Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1861146 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the left catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side.
  3. Remove the starter heat shield bolt and shield.

    4. Object Number: 1861148 Size: SH
  4. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3).
  5. Remove the battery positive junction block cable terminal (2) from the starter.

    6. Object Number: 1860484 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the starter.

    7. Object Number: 1861149 Size: SH
  7. Remove the starter bolts and starter.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1861149 Size: SH
  1. Install the starter and bolts.

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


    Object Number: 1860484 Size: SH
  2. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the starter.

    3. Object Number: 1861148 Size: SH
  3. Install the battery positive junction block cable terminal (2) to the starter.
  4. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1861146 Size: SH
  5. Install the starter heat shield and bolt.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  6. Install the left catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.