Important: This vehicle uses the PG260 F1 starter motor. The starter motor is serviced only as a complete unit.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove radiator air baffle assembly. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.



4. Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut and electrical leads.
5. Remove the starter motor S terminal nut and electrical lead.
6. Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.



7. Remove the starter motor bolts.
8. Remove the starter motor.

1. Install the starter motor.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the starter motor bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

3. Install the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.



4. Install the starter motor S terminal electrical lead and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor solenoid S terminal nut to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

5. Install the starter motor BAT terminal electrical leads and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor solenoid BAT terminal nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

6. Install radiator air baffle assembly. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .