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Starter Replacement 2.0L

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1255514  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine intake manifold-to-engine block strap bracket over the starter.
  3. Remove the starter-to-transmission mounting bolt.
  4. Remove the starter-to-engine block mounting bolt.

  5. Object Number: 1255513  Size: SH
  6. Remove the starter solenoid nuts to disconnect the electrical cable.
  7. Remove the starter assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1255514  Size: SH
  1. Place the starter assembly in position.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the upper and the lower starter mounting bolts.
  4. Tighten

        • Tighten the starter-to-engine block mounting bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
        • Tighten the starter-to-transmission mounting bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
  5. Install the engine intake manifold-to-engine block strap bracket over the starter.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the engine strap bracket over the starter to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1255513  Size: SH
  7. Position the starter electrical wire on the solenoid terminal.
  8. Install the starter solenoid terminal-to-ignition solenoid terminal nut.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  10. Install the starter solenoid terminal-to-battery cable terminal nut.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  12. Connect the negative battery cable.

Starter Replacement 2.5L

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1375491  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air hose inlet hose bolts.

  3. Object Number: 1375492  Size: SH
  4. Remove the starter solenoid nut to disconnect the electrical cable.
  5. Disconnect the starter electrical connector.

  6. Object Number: 1375493  Size: SH
  7. Remove the starter-to-engine block mounting bolt and the starter-to-transmission mounting bolt.
  8. Remove the starter assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1375493  Size: SH
  1. Install the starter-to-engine block mounting bolt and the transmission-to-starter mounting bolt.
  2. Tighten

        • Tighten the starter-to-engine block mounting bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
        • Tighten the transmission-to-starter mounting bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1375492  Size: SH
  3. Position the starter electrical wire on the solenoid terminals and the ground wire.
  4. Install the starter solenoid nut.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the starter solenoid nut to 7 N·m (61 lb in).

  6. Connect the starter solenoid connector.

  7. Object Number: 1375491  Size: SH
  8. Install the air inlet hose.
  9. Install the air inlet hose bolts.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the air inlet hose bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  11. Connect the negative battery cable.