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Starter Solenoid Cable Replacement RPO LD8

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
   • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.


    Object Number: 1665457  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors (1) from the starter solenoid cable electrical connectors.

  4. Object Number: 1664482  Size: SH
  5. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  6. Disengage the junction block cover lock tabs.
  7. Remove the junction block cover.

  8. Object Number: 1663997  Size: SH
  9. Remove the nut (1) securing the starter solenoid cable to the bussed electrical center (BEC).
  10. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the BEC stud.

  11. Object Number: 1669932  Size: SH
  12. Remove the "BAT" terminal nut (1) from the starter.
  13. Remove the "S" terminal nut (2) from the starter.
  14. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the starter.

  15. Object Number: 1670187  Size: SH
  16. Reposition the starter solenoid cable protective boot (1) at the generator.
  17. Remove the generator terminal nut (2).
  18. Remove the starter solenoid cable terminal (3) from the generator.

  19. Object Number: 1669937  Size: SH
  20. Remove the starter solenoid cable clips (1) from the left camshaft cover.
  21. Remove the starter solenoid cable.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1669937  Size: SH
  1. Layout the starter solenoid cable on top of the engine.
  2. Install the starter solenoid cable clips (1) to the left camshaft cover.

  3. Object Number: 1670187  Size: SH
  4. Install the starter solenoid cable terminal (3) to the generator.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the generator terminal nut (2).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  8. Position the starter solenoid cable protective boot (1) at the generator.

  9. Object Number: 1669932  Size: SH
  10. Install the starter solenoid cable to the starter.
  11. Install the "S" terminal nut (2) to the starter.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  13. Install the "BAT" terminal nut (1) to the starter.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1663997  Size: SH
  15. Install the starter solenoid cable to the BEC stud.
  16. Install the nut (1) securing the starter solenoid cable to the BEC.
  17. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1664482  Size: SH
  18. Install the junction block cover.
  19. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .

  20. Object Number: 1665457  Size: SH
  21. Connect the engine harness electrical connectors (1) to the starter solenoid cable electrical connectors.
  22. Install the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
  23. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Starter Solenoid Cable Replacement RPO L26

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
   • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.


    Object Number: 1664482  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  3. Disengage the junction block cover lock tabs.
  4. Remove the junction block cover.

  5. Object Number: 1688225  Size: SH
  6. Remove the nut (4) securing the starter cable (3) to the bussed electrical center (BEC).
  7. Remove the starter cable from the BEC stud.
  8. Remove the starter cable bolt (7) from the side rail.
  9. Reposition the starter cable terminal (5) from the side rail.
  10. Remove the starter cable retainer (1) from the tie bar.
  11. Remove the starter cable retainer (2) from the BEC housing.
  12. Remove the starter cable retainer (6) from the side rail.

  13. Object Number: 1687521  Size: SH
  14. Reposition the starter cable boot.
  15. Remove the generator terminal nut.
  16. Remove the starter cable from the generator.

  17. Object Number: 1687509  Size: SH
  18. Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
  19. Remove the "BAT" terminal nut (3) from the starter.
  20. Remove the starter solenoid cable terminal (4) from the starter.
  21. Remove the starter cable ground bolt (5) and reposition the starter cable ground.
  22. Remove the starter cable retainers (1, 6) from the frame.
  23. Remove the starter cable.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1687509  Size: SH
  1. Place the starter cable inside the engine compartment.
  2. Install the starter cable retainers (1, 6) to the frame. Ensure that the retainer (6) also secures the engine harness to the frame.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Position the starter cable ground to the engine and install the starter cable ground bolt (5).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  6. Remove the starter solenoid cable terminal (4) to the starter.
  7. Install the "BAT" terminal nut (3) to the starter.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  9. Install the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 1687521  Size: SH
  11. Install the starter cable to the generator.
  12. Install the generator terminal nut.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  14. Position the starter cable boot.

  15. Object Number: 1688225  Size: SH
  16. Install the starter cable retainer (6) to the side rail.
  17. Install the starter cable retainer (2) to the BEC housing.
  18. Install the starter cable retainer (1) to the tie bar.
  19. Position the starter cable terminal (5) to the side rail.
  20. Install the starter cable bolt (7) to the side rail.
  21. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  22. Install the starter cable to the BEC stud.
  23. Install the nut (4) securing the starter cable (3) to the BEC.
  24. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1664482  Size: SH
  25. Install the junction block cover.
  26. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  27. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .