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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2007 🢒 DTS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Starter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1669932 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  3. Remove the "BAT" terminal nut (1) from the starter.
  4. Remove the "S" terminal nut (2) from the starter.
  5. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the starter.

    6. Object Number: 1669939 Size: SH
  6. Remove the starter motor bolts.
  7. Remove the starter motor.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1669939 Size: SH
  1. Install the starter motor.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the starter motor bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1669932 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that the large terminal locator tab is placed into the starter solenoid retention slot.

  3. Install the starter solenoid cable to the starter.
  4. Install the "S" terminal nut (2) to the starter.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  5. Install the "BAT" terminal nut (1) to the starter.

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

  6. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .