Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

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



3. Remove the engine protective shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
4. Remove the transmission cover bolt.



5. Remove the starter bolts.
6. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
7. Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.



8. Remove the starter lead nut (3).
9. Remove the starter lead (2) from the starter.



10. Remove the positive cable nut (2).
11. Remove the positive cable from the starter.



12. Place the starter on a workbench.
13. Unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.



14. Remove the starter heat shield.

1. Install the starter heat shield.



2. Snap the transmission cover to the starter.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




3. Install the positive cable to the starter.
4. Install the positive cable nut (2).

Tighten
Tighten the positive cable nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




5. Install the starter lead (2) to the starter.
6. Install the starter lead nut (3).

Tighten
Tighten the starter lead nut to 3.4 N·m (30 lb in).




7. Position the starter into place.
8. Install the starter bolts.

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

9. Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector.



10. Install the transmission cover bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the transmission cover bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

11. Install the engine protective shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
12. Lower the vehicle.



13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .