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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Starter Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    3. Object Number: 758469 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3,4) from the starter.

    4. Object Number: 758470 Size: SH
  4. Remove the starter bolts.
  5. Remove the starter.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 758470 Size: SH
  1. Install the starter.

    2. 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 bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the starter bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).


    Object Number: 758469 Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical connectors (4) to the starter.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the battery terminal nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  4. Connect the electrical connectors (3) to the starter.

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

  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.