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Starter Replacement LP1, LY7

Removal Procedure

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  4. Object Number: 887710  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the starter solenoid electrical connector from the starter.

  6. Object Number: 887713  Size: SH
  7. Remove the starter terminal nut (1) and the battery positive cable (2) from the starter.

  8. Object Number: 887715  Size: SH
  9. Remove the starter motor bolts.
  10. Remove the starter motor.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 887715  Size: SH
  1. Install the starter motor.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the starter motor bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 887713  Size: SH
  5. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut (1).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 13 N·m (115 lb in).


    Object Number: 887710  Size: SH
  7. Connect the electrical connector to the starter solenoid.
  8. Lower the vehicle.

Starter Replacement LS2

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1455601  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the right side catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
  3. Remove the inboard exhaust manifold to catalytic converter stud.
  4. Remove the positive battery cable nut.
  5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal and the engine harness leads from the solenoid.
  6. Remove the positive assurance pin and disconnect the wire lead from the starter solenoid.

  7. Object Number: 1455608  Size: SH
  8. Support the starter motor.
  9. Remove the starter motor bolts.
  10. Remove the starter motor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1455608  Size: SH
  1. Position the starter motor to the block.
  2. Install the starter motor bolts.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1455601  Size: SH
  4. Install the wire and positive assurance pin to the starter solenoid.
  5. Install the battery positive cable to the starter terminal.
  6. Install the battery positive cable to starter terminal nut.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the inboard exhaust manifold to catalytic converter stud.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold stud to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  10. Install the right side catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .