SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE STARTER REMOVE AND REPLACE

1986-87 SUNBIRD MODELS WITH 1.8L ENGINES (VIN CODES 0 AND J) AND 2.OL ENGINES (VIN CODES K AND M) SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

This bulletin provides a new procedure to remove and replace starters on 1.8L and 2.OL engines on 1986-87 Sunbird models.

STARTER (Manual and Automatic Trans.)

A. REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

1. Negative battery cable.

2. Blower motor wires.

3. Blower motor.

4. Starter wiring.

5. Rear starter brace.

6. Loom strap at upper starter bolt.

7. Upper starter bolt.

B. Raise vehicle.

9. Transaxle strut (automatic) .

10. Lower starter bolt.

11. Lower vehicle.

12. Starter (through blower motor opening).

B. INSTALL OR CONNECT

1. Starter (through blower motor opening).

2. Upper starter bolt. I. Requires two men: One on passenger side to hold starter in place; another on driver's side to start bolt.

3. Raise vehicle.

4. Lower starter bolt.

5. Transaxle strut (automatic).

6. Lower vehicle.

7. Loom strap at upper starter bolt.

8. Rear starter brace.

9. Starter wiring.

10. Blower motor.

11. Blower motor wires.

12. Negative battery cable.

SERVICE DEPARTMENT PONTIAC DIVISION GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

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